A statute of limitations is a deadline, after which you can no longer start a court case. For instance, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in California is two years from the date on which the injury occurs. If the person doesn’t realize they’ve been...
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What amounts to a breach of confidentiality?
Attorneys owe a legal duty of care to their clients. Part of this duty includes keeping sensitive information confidential. This is otherwise known as the attorney-client privilege. The details of cases should only be discussed between the client and attorney and...
Are aggressive billing practices a form of legal malpractice?
Lawyers go to school for many years and have to maintain licensing from the state to practice law. Their advocacy and advice can make a significantly positive difference for those running businesses, facing lawsuits or at risk of criminal prosecution. Their failures...
When a conflict of interest amounts to legal malpractice
When you engage the services of an attorney, you expect them to wholeheartedly navigate the intricate legal terrain on your behalf and advocate for your best interests. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. As with any other profession, the legal world is not...
Can inadequate investigation qualify for legal malpractice claims?
As a client, you rely heavily on your legal representatives to provide professional guidance, protect your interests and ensure justice is served. So, what happens when your lawyer's performance falls short, and you have suffered? Can inadequate investigation qualify...
Can a missed deadline ruin your case?
When you’re involved in a court case, you’re going to be given specific deadlines and important dates. Court dates will happen on certain days, for instance, and you need to be present at the correct times. Missing these deadlines could be very problematic and may...
Examples of malpractice in real estate law
When you’re putting a tremendous amount of money into a real estate investment, you naturally have concerns. To protect your interests, it’s only smart to hire an attorney to manage your due diligence before you commit to a deal. What happens, though, when your...
Could marijuana use amount to legal malpractice?
If your attorney lost a case you’re sure they should have won, you’ll want answers, and you may want compensation. If, in your research for clues, you discover they use marijuana, you might wonder if you can bring that into play in a claim against them. After all,...
What does it mean to have a lawyer “on retainer?”
As businesses and individuals navigate the complex and often treacherous waters of the legal world, having a legal professional readily available can be a game-changer. This is where the concept of an attorney on retainer comes into play. A retainer is a prepayment...
How long do you have to sue for legal malpractice in California?
When you hire a lawyer, you hope they will abide by their professional and ethical responsibility to represent you with integrity and competence. A breach of this good faith could amount to legal malpractice. If you are a victim of legal malpractice, you need to take...