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...