Category Archives: Legal Malpractice

A Guide to Legal Malpractice

A Guide to Legal Malpractice

In our profession, where trust and integrity are paramount, instances of legal malpractice can be particularly distressing for clients who have placed their faith in their legal representation. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricate world of legal malpractice, shedding light on its definition, common scenarios, and the recourse available to individuals […]

Legal Malpractice Tip: Liability Coverage – Prior Knowledge Provision

Legal Malpractice Tip Liability Coverage - Prior Knowledge Provision

by Paul Fellman, Esq. – (610) 565-1708 x106 – pfellman@gibperk.com It’s a fact that mistakes happen and, even when they don’t, an unhappy client may try to sue you. That’s why this month’s tip deals with protecting yourself after the fact rather than avoiding the claim in the first place. Maintaining professional liability insurance is […]

College Provisions in Property Settlement Agreements

Legal Malpractice Tip College Provisions in Property Settlement Agreements

Attorneys practicing family law, and specifically divorce, are familiar with property and marital settlement agreements. Agreements which specifically state that they are to be incorporated but not merged with a divorce decree remain a contract subject to laws applicable to contracts. Property settlement agreements require the same, if not more, care and attention as other […]

Legal Malpractice Avoidance Tip: Estate Planning Mistakes

Legal Malpractice Avoidance Tip Estate Planning Mistakes

Common Mistakes in Pennsylvania Estate Matters This legal malpractice avoidance tip is short and simple. It covers three common mistakes that you can easily avoid in estate related matters. Sometimes all you need is a reminder. The Statute of Limitations for Will Contests is One Year If you’re hired to contest a will which has […]

Ethics Webinar on February 27

Ethics Webinar on February 27

Attorney Patrick K. Gibson will present an “Ethics and Billing” live Webinar – on Tuesday February 27, 2018. This program is available for 2 hours of ethics CLE in various states, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Texas, New Jersey, and New York. Join us as Attorney Gibson offers valuable insight on ethically balancing your time with your […]

December 18-20: Gibson Presents on Attorney Fees & Client Funds

December 18-20 Gibson Presents on Attorney Fees & Client Funds

On December 18, 2017 (Dover, DE) and December 20, 2017 (Wilmington, DE), attorney Patrick Gibson will be a part of a seminar program entitled ‘Legal Ethics:  Attorney Fees and Client Funds’ for the National Business Institute. Mr. Gibson will be joined by attorney Benjamin Schwartz, and will discuss specifically: Ethics of Fee Arrangements Ethical Billing […]

Appellate Tip: Preserve your Client’s Issues

Appellate Tip Preserve your Client’s Issues

This month’s appellate practice tip is primarily concerned with the conduct of your client’s case at the lower court. Since the appellate court can only consider the record as it was developed below, it is critical, and procedurally required, that you make sure any appealable issue is preserved in the record. Pa.R.A.P. 302 (a) states, […]

Legal Malpractice Avoidance Tip: What Should You Do If You’re Sued?

Legal Malpractice Avoidance Tip  What Should You Do If You’re Sued

If You’re Sued Don’t defend yourself – you could void your malpractice coverage – instead, contact your carrier. Most carriers will permit you to file preliminary objections in Pennsylvania or A Motion to Dismiss in Delaware in order to avoid paying the deductible if the case against you has no merit or can be summarily […]

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