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June 2018
The Fixer Bombs In Probate Court
by Jay Reeves

The other day I delivered an oral argument that was powerful, persuasive and perfectly on point - only to realize with dismay that nobody was listening but me.
 
This happens more often than I'd care to admit. The Fixer in me gets so wrapped up in trying to fix other people and tell them what to do that I don't even notice when they're no longer there.
 
by Alondra Bribiesca

Do you know what your lawyer's professional liability (LPL) insurance covers before you need to know what it actually covers?
 
To avoid finding yourself with LPL insurance that does not cover what you truly need- choose the one that is right for you.
 
by Mark Scruggs

I read an article the other day that said "It is well-recognized that often, when an attorney sues a client for unpaid fees, the client will bring a counterclaim for legal malpractice. Some sources indicate the likelihood of receiving such a counterclaim could be as high as 40%; others place it even higher." Count Lawyers Mutual in the "even higher" group. 
 
In This Issue
Quick Links
BOOK REVIEW
The Barrowfields
In the beginning of The Barrowfields, the story's narrator, Henry Aster, studies his father's desk.  

SPECIAL SECTIONS

Monisha Parker
Marketing Coordinator


Patrick Brown
 Director of Information Security
 
Lawyers build their careers on helping people solve problems. Clients come to lawyers seeking solutions to issues they can't handle on their own. Lawyers' dedication to helping others extends beyond the courtroom.   
 
 
Lawyers Mutual is proud to announce that Patrick Brown has been named Director of Information Security. Patrick joined Lawyers Mutual in 2011 and has previously served in roles of relationship manager and underwriter.
 
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Upcoming CLE Programs
 
The American Bar Association Presents The ABA Lawyer Retreat
 
When: October 5, 2018
Where: Four Seasons Resort
           Vail, CO  
 
The purpose of this retreat is to provide a different way of learning how to better your practice of law and yourself. Our goal is to provide each participant with experiential learning so that you walk away with new tools you can implement right away in order to make your practice and personal life, as a lawyer, even better.  
 
LMA presents DIY Legal Marketing Conference for Solos and Small Firms 

When: July 27, 2018  
Where: NC State Bar Bldg.
     217 E. Edenton St.  
     Raleigh, NC 27601 
     
This seminar is designed for private practice attorneys and legal administrators who have limited marketing experience and are looking to find cost-effective ways to market their practice. 
 
SAVE THE DATE! Lawyers Mutual 2018 Fall CLE Series 
    
Date          Location
Oct. 30      Asheville
Oct. 31      Greensboro
Nov. 8        Clemmons
Nov. 9        Concord
(Winter 2019 dates and locations coming soon.)

"You're a lawyer, right?"

This workshop is designed to help lawyers be more alert to the vulnerabilities they may face in various non-office settings, and to equip them with best practices for defining their roles up front, and setting clear boundaries with the person seeking advice.

More information and registration will be available soon.

Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512