Issue Number 1, 2004

Repeat clients are usually appreciated, but in some situations you may want to reconsider.

Scheduling errors are the root cause of many legal malpractice claims. It is common to think of scheduling errors as just missed deadlines, but such errors should also be thought of as failures to plan sufficient time to perform work. This article will look at the nature of scheduling errors in legal malpractice claims, and suggest practical methods for avoiding such claims.

One of the most frequent contributors to legal malpractice claims is rushed or forgotten work. A good scheduling system only goes so far toward minimizing time problems; you may end up just watching the deadlines pass if you don't use your time effectively. Here are ten things you can do to beat the clock: