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Law Practice

Jan. 5, 2018

The many benefits of using engagement letters

Simply put, many insurers view engagement letters as an effective tool that firms can use to limit the risk of legal malpractice claims.

Shari L. Klevens

Partner
Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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Alanna G. Clair

Partner
Dentons US LLP

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A question commonly found on applications for legal malpractice insurance asks whether the applicant law firm regularly uses engagement letters. While this question may seem somewhat unusual, it is there for a reason. Simply put, many insurers view engagement letters as an effective tool that firms can use to limit the risk of legal malpractice claims. If a firm effectively uses an engagement letter, they may be an overall more insurable risk.

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