Almost two-thirds of US physicians can expect to be sued at least once during their career. The most common cause of litigation against a MohsMohs surgeon is wrong-site surgery and functional outcome. The key, however, is not to wait until that time to start learning about medicolegalMedicolegal issues. A physician with prior knowledge about the legal system can incorporate such information into a MohsMohs practice, thereby enhancing patient safetyPatient safety while minimizing malpractice risk. Physicians armed with legal information can also be better prepared to properly respond to adverse events, such as those that can occur in Mohs surgeryMohs surgery. Not all adverse events need to proceed to litigation. When an adverse event occurs, there is much a physician can do to enhance patient well-being, restore trust, and avoid litigation. Should the matter proceed to a lawsuit, a physician with legal knowledge can be in a better position to prevent typical missteps and mount an effective defense.