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Feb. 12, 2026

How to defend a legal malpractice lawsuit: Potential defenses and insider tips

Legal malpractice suits are costly and stressful, but clear engagement letters, insurance, procedural checks, and defenses like causation and judgmental immunity help lawyers protect themselves.

Shari L. Klevens

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Dentons US LLP

Phone: (202) 496-7500

Email: shari.klevens@dentons.com

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Alanna G. Clair

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How to defend a legal malpractice lawsuit: Potential defenses and insider tips
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Legal malpractice lawsuits are among the most expensive--and most complex--to defend. They often require a review of the services performed by the defendant-lawyer, enveloped within the requirements of legal malpractice law. This is known as the "case within the case." 

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