by Harry H. Schneider, Jr.
Ed. note: Partner peer review is strongly encouraged by TLIE in order to (1) enhance the quality of law practice and (2) detect problems and correct them before a malpractice claim results. The law firm of Perkins Coie pioneered a form of peer review known as the client audit. Although Perkins Coie is a very large firm, the client audit concept can be adapted to small firms. Mr. Schneider is a partner with Perkins Coie and discusses his firm's client audit program. This article is reprinted with permission from Lawyers' Liability Review, August 1987.
