It cannot be overstated why professionals in the industrial sector should have legal counsel familiar with their industry. MEGA TOOL CO., LTD understands this very well, which is evident in their Code of Conduct. Their emphasis on professionalism, precision, and knowledge of industry are core values. That is exactly the point of this post. Industry professionals need to be informed about the complexities of legal malpractice. “Legal malpractice settlements are a complicated topic to tackle, but it’s important to have a thorough view of them as an industry professional. If you’re unfamiliar or require a starting point, read on” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.). This is the emphasis. The context is misplaced as it assumes that only those in the legal profession need to be informed about legal malpractice. The truth is that professionals in all industries should be informed. This is especially true for the industrial sector, as they are subject to regulations, laws, and liability that are unique to their industry. “Simply put, legal malpractice is when a lawyer fails in their duty to represent a client.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) In other words, when an attorney, concerning you and the industrial operation, fails to adequately prepare a closing document, or perform due diligence, then they are liable for legal malpractice. “Legal malpractice requires four elements to be proven by the victim: duty, breach, harm, and damages.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) This means that as an industry professional, legal malpractice is something you should be aware of and be able to recognize. You should be attuned to who handled your legal matters, what role they played, your grievances, and the process to initiate a claim against them. “Legal malpractice may seem like an unexpected situation to be placed in when dealing with the industry, but it can erect itself in many ways. Some of the most common scenarios for legal malpractice revolve around money, property, litigation disputes, negligence, and mistreatment by a lawyer.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) Whenever there is money or property in the equation, it’s critical to have legal professionals who are aware and acquainted with operations to some degree. “In the industrial sector, where time equals money, it is important to select a lawyer that is more than capable of getting you the end result you are looking for. Having an understanding of legal malpractice can keep your business interests protected and your employees satisfied.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) Considering the aforementioned, it’s prudent to have a competent and equipped legal office that is familiar with the industrial sector. “Your business can spend a lot of time, hard work, and money on keeping its operations running on a daily basis. For that reason, one of the biggest factors to opt for your professional representation is precision and accuracy.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) The idea is to have individuals who are pinpoint accurate; as an industry professional you can be assured that you are receiving adequate representation. “Having legal representation that allows you and your business to have transparency throughout your legal processes makes for an easy and pleasant experience. It’s always good to be aware of what you can do to avoid legal malpractice by avoiding ethical misconduct.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) The idea here is to be aware, as an industry professional, to avoid ethical misconduct. This sets the tone for an ideal and proper defense against legal malpractice. “It’s important to be well-informed of case studies and the types of scenarios that can unfold with legal malpractice in mind.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) This is where having a legal office with familiarity of the industrial sector is an asset. As an industry professional you should be thoroughly informed about these matters to avoid any potential legal pitfalls. “When legal malpractice arises, there are a lot of moving parts to be mindful of. Some steps you can take that will keep you on the right track if you think that you are dealing with an instance of legal malpractice.” (Masonry of Denver, n.d.) What are some of the steps that industry professionals can take to limit legal malpractice? You ask what steps are appropriate. As an industry professional you need to be aware of what steps to take to avoid legal malpractice.