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:...
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Incompetent legal representation: What does that entail?
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 definition for “conflict of interest” just expanded
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...
Three common examples of legal malpractice
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...
Are legal malpractice claims important for a healthy legal system?
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...
When does my attorney have immunity from a malpractice suit?
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...
Important lesson from failed malpractice claim
Those who are seeking legal counsel are generally required to do more than hire an attorney. There are instances when the attorney will require information or paperwork to help build the case. A failure to provide this information or respond to these requests can make...
How much recovery is possible in a legal malpractice claim?
Our legal system allows victims the ability to hold those who cause harm accountable, financially, through a civil lawsuit. These civil cases, like personal injury lawsuits, can lead to compensation to help cover the expenses that result from the accident. But what...
Can I sue my lawyer for malpractice?
When a lawyer fails to uphold their client's best interests, it can cost the client considerably. Results of a lawsuit that are less than ideal can leave a client with years of regret and major damages. A bad result in a lawsuit is not enough to sue an attorney for...
Are legal malpractice claims on the rise?
A recent study by insurance broker Ames & Gough found legal malpractice claims continued to rise in 2020. The group has conducted surveys to gather information about legal malpractice claims for the last ten years, and states that claims with multi-million-dollar...