The second edition of "Lawyers' Professional Liability in Colorado" is designed for practicing lawyers who are seeking guidance for managing and reducing legal risks in their everyday practice. This book contains a wealth of information for lawyers to use in identifying and avoiding malpractice pitfalls, avoiding the kinds of errors that lead to disciplinary actions, and instituting good risk management procedures.Written specifically for the Colorado lawyer, the topics covered in this new edition are vastly expanded from its initial 1999 release - from 14 chapters to 34! This new edition covers fundamental professionalism and ethical matters, law practice management considerations, common claims and defenses, and insights into liability issues for various areas of law.The increase in professional liability problems makes this expanded edition an especially timely publication. As many as one in five lawyers will face a malpractice suit this year. According to the American Bar Association, lawyers have a 17 percent chance of being sued for malpractice each year. If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure . . . then this book is one of the best purchases you can make this year! Every lawyer in Colorado should have this book on their desk!