Roundup: Practice Tips
Claims are less likely in a well-managed practice. From tips for day-to-day practice management to better managing your client’s expectations, the posts below offer practical assistance.
A collection of tips on avoiding missed limitation periods, better time management and a handy decision tree to help you determine if you should take on a new file.
An overview of the Law Society of Saskatchewan under-10-minute video episodes focusing on practice management technology. Legal practitioners must protect themselves against claims and actions that could lead to losses. Technology can be an important part of this defence, and the practice management technology series looks at core elements of an effective loss prevention system.
Missed limitation periods continues to be one of the most common claims areas for CLIA Subscriber jurisdictions. Some reasons for missing a limitation period are inadequate office systems, human error and applying the wrong legislation. To help avoid these claims in the future, here are three examples of real claims.
Notes contemporaneously made during your handling of a file certainly help in defending a claim. But it is also true that that lack of notes will not make a matter indefensible. When there are no notes on specific issues, evidence of your regular practice is equally helpful.
One of the biggest challenges that a new lawyer can face is managing time effectively. Between juggling multiple cases, meeting deadlines, and staying on top of client communication, it’s easy to feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. See the tips offered in this post to stay organized and avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed.