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Sample Written Agreement for Freelance Attorney Work
As discussed in a previous post, the best practice for a freelance attorney is to use a written agreement for every freelance work engagement. The written agreement should clearly define the project terms for both the freelance attorney and the hiring attorney, including ethical and legal considerations....Who Handles Cases for Lawyers on Military Leave?
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA), passed in 1994, recognizes that military service can disrupt careers of the military members and burden their families, communities, employers, and coworkers. The Act aims to ease that burden by prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of...Book Review: The Freelance Lawyering Manual
“However you use it, The Freelance Lawyering Manual is designed to help you navigate the murky waters of freelance legal practice by answering the most common questions, as well as those you never thought to ask.” This statement, made by author and freelance attorney Kimberly Alderman at the outset of her...Litigators: How Freelance Attorneys Can Help You
A freelancer can help a litigator at every stage of the litigation process, from assessing the viability of claims, to writing motions, to taking on appeals. First, you may want some help before you ever take on a file. A freelancer can help you dig into some facts or do a bit of legal research so you can...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...