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...
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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...
Legal malpractice, negligence, breach of contract and tolling
There are a variety of reasons that can lead to a legal malpractice claim. Two common examples include negligent legal representation and breach of contract. Although both can result in serious economic damages, the victim must file a claim before a given time period....
4 practice areas most prone to legal malpractice
Do you know if your attorney has legal malpractice insurance? Hopefully, it’s not an issue. You would much rather see your attorney succeed than sue him or her down the road. However, the insurance is more of an issue in some practice areas than in others. According...
Here’s how the standards of proof may change
If an attorney’s negligence or bad actions cause you harm, you might want to sue for legal malpractice. That’s understandable. In certain cases, such as with personal injury or business cases, such malpractice could easily cost you tens of thousands or hundreds of...
What makes an attorney competent to handle a case?
When an attorney passes the bar exam, they are licensed to practice law. There is no separate license or test for a lawyer to handle estate planning or criminal defense matters. However, certain areas of legal practice do allow for board-certified specialization....