The ABA's study on legal malpractice claims reveals the five practice areas with the most claims are: plaintiff's personal injury, real estate, family law, estate, trusts and probate, and collection ...

"Regardless of whether a freelance attorney carries malpractice insurance, law firms are ultimately responsible for the work product," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Maryland does not require lawyers to carry professional liability insurance. Oregon, West Virginia, Nebraska, and Rhode Island have forms of mandatory insurance. Many others, such as Delaware and ...

Medical professionals are encouraged to take out malpractice insurance to cover damages and costs arising from errors or negligence. Mental health professionals also have the opportunity to protect ...