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noise and stay focused on the tasks at hand; to stop worrying about finances and family and take care of the business side of the practice; and to keep emotions in check as you try to find the time to document your files, keep your clients informed, and struggle to deal with courthouse closures and emergency orders. It’s a given that mistakes will be made; but it seems to me, that times like these truly underscore one of the values of having a malpractice policy. It’s the comfort that comes with knowing that if some mistake does eventually turn into a malpractice claim, you’ve got coverage in place. Social Security Disability Claims and Appeals Ficek Law Office, P.C. 4650 Amber Valley Parkway Fargo, ND 58104 1-800-786-8525 701-241-8525 That said, I can’t help myself. I need to add one final comment. For all of you who have, up until now, made a choice to forgo coverage, I can’t imagine a better time to rethink that decision. As I stated above, the value of assets has dropped, and the level of risk has increased. The peace of mind that comes with the purchase of a legal malpractice insurance policy is worth every penny if you ask me. SUMMER 2020 15