You may trust your estate plan reflects your wishes, but gaps in legal guidance can create real problems. In California, certain oversights may raise concerns about legal malpractice if your lawyer did not properly advise you or carry out key steps. These issues can...
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What counts as legal malpractice?
Clients put a lot of trust in their attorneys as they expect the lawyer to fight for their rights and safeguard their interests. However, when the attorney fails to perform their duties according to the expected standard, resulting in financial damage to the client,...
Can estate beneficiaries sue a negligent lawyer?
If a lawyer makes a critical mistake while drafting a will or trust, the mistake often goes unnoticed until the creator passes away. You may feel helpless because you did not hire the lawyer yourself. Fortunately, California legal standards protect intended heirs. The...
What mistakes can lead to professional malpractice in California?
Hiring a licensed professional, such as a doctor, lawyer or accountant, comes with the expectation of a high level of competence. Neglecting to uphold this standard can lead to physical, legal or financial harm. Under certain circumstances, this negligence may...
Can multiple attorney errors support a legal malpractice claim?
It can be upsetting to learn that an attorney's errors may have affected the result of a case. That concern can grow when the problems did not happen once, but instead appeared throughout the legal matter. If you believe your lawyer mishandled important parts of your...
What are some warning signs of accounting malpractice?
Filing taxes in California can be a stressful and time-consuming process for any business owner. If you rely on an accountant, you expect them to manage your finances with a high degree of care and precision. They should handle complex details and stay updated on tax...
When can repeated delay by an attorney become malpractice?
You hired an attorney in California and expected your case to move forward. Instead, calls are not returned, deadlines keep shifting and weeks pass with little explanation. That uncertainty can be stressful. While some delays are routine in legal matters, ongoing...
Common mistakes leading to legal malpractice
When you hire an attorney in California, you place your future and finances in their hands. While most professionals adhere to the California Rules of Professional Conduct (CRPC), certain errors cross the line from a simple mistake to legal malpractice. In the Golden...
What steps to take when your town lawyer fails?
You trust your lawyer with your most private matters so when that trust breaks, it can shake your sense of safety. In that moment, you may feel stuck, along and unsure who to turn to next. And in a small town, the pressure often grows since word can travel fast and...
What if your accountant caused penalties by missing deadlines?
Missed tax deadlines can cost your business thousands of dollars in penalties. If your accountant's negligence caused you to face penalties that could have been prevented, you may have grounds to pursue a professional malpractice claim and recover losses under...