Mark Bassingthwaighte

1 month ago | utahbar.org | Mark Bassingthwaighte

By Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq. [email protected] experience consulting over the years with thousands of attorneys who practice in firms of all shapes and sizes all over the country taught me that the overwhelming majority of attorneys in practice are competent, well-intentioned professionals. To speak in the vernacular, our insureds are good folk.

Jan 7, 2025 | utahbar.org | Mark Bassingthwaighte

By Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq. [email protected] 1829 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story stated, “the law is a jealous mistress and requires a long and constant courtship.” This sentiment has held true to this day for far too many attorneys and that’s a problem, particularly for those who are unable to say no to their jealous mistress’s demand for a never-ending sacrifice.

Jun 28, 2023 | blog.alpsinsurance.com | Mark Bassingthwaighte

I continue to be surprised at the number of times I learn that a law firm turned over complete oversight of client property to a non-attorney member of the firm’s staff. More often than not, the reason for doing so seemed to be that this individual had been employed at the firm for years and viewed as someone worthy of a high level of trust. And while I do believe the development of trusting work relationships is a good thing, unfortunately there can be a downside.

Feb 8, 2023 | blog.alpsinsurance.com | Mark Bassingthwaighte

Jan 18, 2023 | blog.alpsinsurance.com | Mark Bassingthwaighte