New lawyers do not need fear; they need a playbook. Avoiding malpractice panic is about building better habits, using reliable systems, and knowing when to say, “I don’t know, but I’ll get back to you.” Kiernan Waters, Todd Scott, and Joy Malbon-Griffin discuss the mistakes that can rattle attorneys in their first years of practice, from client communication and courtroom etiquette to documentation, preparation, and the pressure to sound certain before you’re ready.