13-1 Introduction

• Jurisdiction: United States

13-1 Introduction

Every Florida lawyer—regardless of his or her education, level of experience, or practice type—runs the risk of being sued for legal malpractice. Nevertheless, there are specific steps that all attorneys can take to reduce their level of exposure.¹

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Notes:

^[1] In addition to the suggestions contained in this chapter, Florida lawyers can obtain advice from LegalFuel: The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar. As the Bar's web site explains, LegalFuel

[p]rovides advice, assistance and support to members of The Florida Bar through an experienced staff of practice management advisors. Focused on management principles such as trust accounting rules, docket control, prevention of client conflicts, and the integration of new technology into . . . law practice, LegalFuel strives to help

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