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Legal Malpractice Prevention: Strategies & Risk Management

Master practical strategies and risk management techniques to minimize your exposure to legal malpractice claims and protect your practice.

Created byCLE for Me
BeginnerUpdated Apr 29, 2025

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleIdentify the elements of a legal malpractice claim.
  • check_circleUnderstand the defenses available to attorneys facing legal malpractice claims.
  • check_circleExplore the significance of privity and near privity in legal malpractice claims.
  • check_circleAnalyze the role of the statute of limitations and its impact on legal malpractice claims.
  • check_circleGain insights into the defenses based on the professional judgment rule and the client's failure to mitigate damages.
  • check_circleDevelop strategies for minimizing the risk of legal malpractice claims through effective practice management and communication with clients.

About This Course

This course explores strategies and techniques for preventing legal malpractice, equipping attorneys with the knowledge and skills to mitigate risk and protect their practice. Focusing on New York law, the course examines the elements of a legal malpractice claim, including negligence, proximate cause, damages, and the essential requirement of privity. It then delves into common defenses such as lack of negligence, absence of proximate cause, and the statute of limitations.

  • Key areas of focus include:
  • Understanding the elements of a legal malpractice claim.
  • Analyzing the role of privity and near privity in establishing liability.
  • Exploring the application of the professional judgment rule.
  • Identifying and mitigating common errors that lead to malpractice claims.
  • Understanding the statute of limitations for legal malpractice actions in New York.
  • Developing a comprehensive risk management plan for your practice.

This course provides practical guidance on risk management strategies and techniques for minimizing the likelihood of malpractice claims. Through case studies and real-world examples, you will learn how to identify potential areas of vulnerability in your practice and develop effective preventative measures. This knowledge empowers you to strengthen your professional conduct, protect your reputation, and safeguard your practice from legal liability.

Course Content

6 activities • 20 videos • duration: 1h 22m

  • videocamOverview of Legal Malpractice Defense
    Duration 3:57
  • videocamDefining Legal Malpractice Actions
    Duration 5:22
  • videocamElements of a Legal Malpractice Claim
    Duration 3:48
  • videocamCommon Defenses to Legal Malpractice Claims
    Duration 5:25

Your Instructors

CLE for Me

Empowering Legal Professionals, One Hour at a Time

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CLE for Me provides innovative, accessible, and engaging Continuing Legal Education designed to meet the needs of today’s busy legal professionals. With a focus on practical insights, emerging trends, and compliance requirements, we deliver courses that are as impactful as they are convenient. Our expert-led programs empower attorneys to stay informed, enhance their skills, and excel in their practice—all at their own pace.

Krystle Rose

Licensed Attorney in Kentucky

Currently based in Pennsylvania.  She is in her fourth season as a Tax research specialist for H&R Block.  Krystle also holds an agent/producer license through the PA Dept of Insurance for health, accident, life, and fixed annuities.  Prior work history involves a majority of criminal defense litigation, including experience as a public defender and private practitioner. 

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

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Frequently Asked Questions

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