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From Defense to Offense: How Subrogation Empowers Insurers Against Legal Malpractice

In pursuing subrogation cases against law firms for legal malpractice, understanding the framework and recent precedents is essential. Subrogation allows insurers to “stand in the shoes” of their insured, enabling them to pursue claims against third parties responsible for the losses they covered. In legal malpractice contexts, subrogation means that an insurer could pursue a claim against a law firm if the firm negligently represents the insured, thereby increasing the insurer’s liability or settlement costs.

What is the deal with Statements of Facts under Massachusetts Rule 9A?

Let’s face the FACTS, as discussed previously Superior Court Rule 9A is as confusing to most attorneys as it would be to non-attorneys. Sometimes this statute can feel like trying to decipher the map to the Holy Grail—so get out your Indiana Jones hat and whip and let’s get cracking.   First and foremost, realize […]

Out with the Old, In with the New Alternative Dispute Resolution: Division of Administrative Hearings

Pursuant to the Personal Lines Bulletin from Citizens on December 6, 2022, beginning February 2023, a new form of alternative dispute resolution was implemented by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. It is a means to avoid lengthy litigation in favor of an expedited track for resolution. Utilizing the State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), […]