What happens when one person injures another? Whether a car accident, medical error, dog attack or other negligent action that led to an injury the injured person may be able to hold the responsible party accountable through a personal injury lawsuit. This form of...
ABA Model Rule 1.1 requires attorneys to provide competent representation and extends to include a duty to “stay abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.” What does this mean in a world where...
Those who hire an attorney only to have their case dismissed or lost because their interests were not well represented may have a legal malpractice case. It is important to act promptly, as there are time limits. Follow these two steps to help navigate this issue. #1:...
Duly licensed California attorneys hardly stand qualified to practice law in the state with only sparse training and credentials to back them. Indeed, professional licensure in California is secured only following completion of a rigorous learning and testing track,...
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted how we work. Those able to work from home found themselves trying to figure out how to get their work done remotely. This involved setting up a home office space and conducting remote instead of in-person meetings using platforms like...
The American Bar Association (ABA) is a group of legal professionals from throughout the country that serves as the national representative for the legal system. It is constantly working to improve the legal system for the public. One of the ways it helps achieve this...
Legal malpractice can happen for any number of reasons. The attorney may have agreed to take on a case that turns out to be more than they are prepared to handle, they may be overworked, they may have made an honest mistake, or they may have simply mishandled the...
Like every profession, there are some who go into law for good reasons and some who do not. Those who begin for the right reasons, may lose track along the way, or make an error during a case. These are just a few potential reasons that can lead to questions about...
Sometimes attorneys can make costly mistakes, and it is often their clients that pay the price for those mistakes. Before you try to bring a malpractice suit against your old attorney, however, it’s important to know when the state of California – and the federal...
It all began with a court hearing. A judge expected a surgeon to attend, but the physician had a procedure at the time. Instead of rescheduling, he chose to attend the Zoom meeting while in the operating room (OR). The story has caught more than just the media’s...
