The practice of law involves advising clients on the risks and benefits of potential courses of action. Lawyers must often serve as their own risk managers in managing their professional practices. Two of the primary risks involve maintaining the confidentiality of information relating to client representation and safekeeping the property... Read more →

On June 30, 2021, the New York Appellate Division, Second Department reaffirmed well-established principles regarding claims against attorneys for legal malpractice and breach of contract, drawing a distinction between the two causes of action. In Denisco v. Uysal, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 04118, the Second Department reaffirmed that a party’s... Read more →