The Model Rules of Professional Conduct require attorneys to avoid representation if there is a conflict of interest, but does a conflict exist if the attorney is representing more than one client for the same legal matter? Although it may seem like this is an...
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Business owner: Are you the victim of bad advice or legal malpractice?
A savvy business owner knows that legal counsel is often necessary for big business decisions. A good attorney can help guide business owners through negotiations so that they better understand the implications of a business decision. But what if the advice given by...
How can I find a good lawyer?
Those who find themselves with a legal dispute, whether a medical malpractice issue, divorce, or business conflict, may wonder how they can find a good attorney. After all, once you hire this legal professional you may need to work with them for months or even years...
What to do if your lawyer lied about their credentials
A lawyer’s duty is to help with their legal knowledge whenever we face an unfair situation. However, some lawyers lack the expertise they claim they have. The consequences of a lawyer’s lie could be losing the legal case, plus a considerable amount of money for their...
Can insurance companies sue for legal malpractice?
What happens when one person injures another? Whether a car accident, medical error, dog attack or other negligent action that led to an injury the injured person may be able to hold the responsible party accountable through a personal injury lawsuit. This form of...
What do I need to know about e-discovery and malpractice?
ABA Model Rule 1.1 requires attorneys to provide competent representation and extends to include a duty to “stay abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.” What does this mean in a world where...
What do I need to know about time limits for legal malpractice?
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:...
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...