Take a Tip from Tom Sawyer: Let a Freelancer Whitewash the Fence for You
Tom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of white-wash and a long-handled brush. He surveyed the fence, and all the gladness left him and a deep melancholy settled upon his spirit. –from the Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain Poor Tom Sawyer? No, because he figured a way out. Although...Ethics Series Part 3: Understanding Malpractice Insurance for Freelance Attorneys
Posted by Susan Wiens on Oct 24, 2013 in Featured Posts, Freelance Basics, Freelancing and Ethics | 2 comments
Understanding legal malpractice insurance coverage is critical, especially for freelance attorneys who may rely upon a hiring law firm for coverage. Although malpractice insurance is not ethically required, the practical reality is that freelance attorneys are only protected from malpractice claims if they...
Five Tips for Delegating A Legal Project With Confidence
“But it would take less time to do it myself!” Sound familiar? Law school teaches us to analyze cases, not manage other people. Yet you can get only so far by doing it all yourself. Herewith, a few simple tips for when you need to delegate. 1. Choose a task that will repay your investment of time. Yes,...Freelance Attorney Work: Is Malpractice Insurance Required?
In Minnesota, attorneys are not legally or ethically required to carry malpractice (professional liability) insurance. But the obvious question is not one of mandatory requirement, but rather a question of realistic necessity. Do freelance attorneys—who work on specific projects for hiring attorneys—need to...Freelance Attorney Work: Is A Written Agreement Required?
The question of whether the work of a freelance attorney requires a written agreement seems obvious at first glance: “get it in writing” is a golden rule taught during the first year of law school. Practical application of this rule, however, is not as simple. Ultimately, the freelance attorney and hiring...