One of the most difficult and complex things a lawyer does is to exercise his/her professional judgment. Professional judgment is the process by which a lawyer arrives at a decision. The focus here is on the process, not the decision. At a minimum, it requires knowledge of the law. But the process involves much more Read More…
To Disclose Or Not To Disclose: Should Flat Fee Arrangements Be Disclosed To Insureds?
Some insurance companies and law firms are entering into flat fee agreements to handle cases without disclosing to and getting informed consent from clients. Because these flat fee agreements create a different concern compared to similar fee agreements with clients (like a plaintiff’s contingency fee agreement) and other methods used in the past by insurance Read More…
