Law firms are filing more lawsuits seeking unpaid legal fees, despite the risk that they will face counterclaims for malpractice.
Law.com has the story, which relies on information from several lawyers who advise other lawyers.
“Litigation by law firms to recoup allegedly unpaid legal fees has increased in recent years,” Law.com reports, “and the amount of money at stake is growing too, as law firms pay closer attention to their margins.”
