Lawyers reported a record-breaking number of family claims last year, with increased settlor’s remorse claims and challenges to separation and family agreements. Given how emotionally charged family law disputes can be, it is not surprising that family law lawyers are more likely than other lawyers to report to LIF because of a breakdown in managing client relationships.
What can you do? Watch the below video of LIF Claims Counsel Richard Panton in which he describes an actual claim against a family lawyer and how it could have been avoided. You will learn how to manage your client’s expectations and avoid a settlor’s remorse claim.