Prevention in Professional Liability

• Adequate selection of clients 
• No mandate from a friend or a family member 
• No mandate in an area unfamiliar to you 
• Only accept a mandate when you have the time and / or resources to deal with it 
• No mandate from a last-minute client (example: a few days before a trial) 
• Do not accept any mandate while you are the umpteenth lawyer consulted 
• Trust your instinct 
• Inform the client of the amount of fees and costs to be incurred 
• Have a fee agreement signed 
• Confirm the mandate and your advice in writing

Note Because Prevention Remains the Best Solution!