Lawyers today practise in an increasingly complex world. Technology is driving our communications and access to information. Consumers expect more. Courts are expanding the legal bases for liability. The demands on the legal profession, and the related risk of a claim, have never been greater. practicePRO provides risk management, claims prevention and law practice management information to Ontario lawyers to help them meet these challenges. Our resources, precedents and checklists will help you take proactive steps to avoid a legal malpractice claim, and show you how to grow a successful and thriving law practice.

• The history of practicePRO: A look at the the origins of LAWPRO's risk management program and the the research behind the tools and resources found on this site.

• The biggest malpractice risks: Many lawyers think claims mainly result from errors in law, but that's not the case. Read on to find out that the biggest risks lie in two common human failings: poor communication and time management. This analysis of ten years of LAWPRO claims will underscore why practicePRO focuses strongly on time and communication issues.

• Know Your Policy: A brief overview of the basics of your LAWPRO policy.