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A person who hires an attorney for help with a legal matter has the right to expect that the lawyer taking his or her case does not have a conflict of interest. We spoke about conflict of interest on Sept. 9. It is a form of legal malpractice in which the offending...
We normally think of attorney-client privilege as a pact between an attorney, and, well, his or her client. A recent ruling from a California Court of Appeals seems to shut out the client from this equation and create an attorney-attorney privilege, even when...
Though this ruling is not from a California court, it provides an interesting decision for people interested in legal malpractice matters generally. The top court in New York State has ruled that a victim of legal malpractice need not always try to appeal his or her...
One way that California attorneys can protect themselves in the event of a legal malpractice suit against them is to take out a malpractice insurance policy on their firms. This way, if a former client ever sues, the firm may not have to pay out of its own pocket to...
As in most legal disputes, the decision whether to pursue litigation against a negligent attorney for committing legal malpractice can come down to several factors. In determining whether a malpractice suit is necessary, we have both legal standards and personal...
With multiple clients having active cases at once, it is important that Los Angeles law firms stay organized. Without sufficient planning, important deadlines, such as for filing deadlines, might fall through the cracks. An attorney who forgets to take care of each...
When someone hires an attorney, he or she often has a lot at stake. He or she could be going through divorce, negotiating an important business deal or facing serious criminal charges. The outcome of the legal matter could profoundly affect the client’s life -- for...
As with any business, law firms in California generally want as many clients as they can get. A steady client load is the lifeblood of a firm, whether you are talking about a solo practice or a powerful international firm with hundreds of attorneys. However, the more...
People who experienced a legal reversal because their attorney failed to live up to their duties have the right to seek compensation from the lawyer in civil court. But even if a negligent attorney loses a legal malpractice suit, he or she might continue to practice...
Most attorneys get asked for informal legal advice at one time or another. A friend, neighbor or relative has a fairly minor legal issue. They do not want to pay for an attorney, but they need legal expertise to help them out. Nowadays, many of these requests come in...