Legal Malpractice

Your lawyer can’t legally hold your settlement funds for more than 45 days after they become clearly owed to you—unless they provide a written reason or explain a valid dispute. If there are no liens or accounting issues left, California’s ethics rules say they must...

Deadlines shape every legal matter, and missing one can raise serious concerns about a lawyer’s performance. Still, a missed deadline does not automatically create a legal malpractice claim under California law. Whether a claim exists depends on the type of deadline,...

Glickman & Glickman, A Law Corporation due 1226 [336Many people rely heavily on the legal representatives they contract. In many ways, this is precisely why they are hiring them —to do things they do not have the knowledge or experience, or perhaps just the time,...

You may have hired a California lawyer to handle a serious legal issue. Over time, something may seem off. You may notice a deadline that passed without explanation, a filing that does not appear in the record or a communication that slows without a clear reason....

In a legal case, you likely expect your lawyer to act in your best interest and protect your rights. Sometimes mistakes happen and you may wonder whether they qualify as legal malpractice under California law. Knowing what this term generally means can help you...

The law empowers those harmed by others to take legal action. People can pursue personal injury lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits against other individuals or even businesses. They can demand accountability for causing harm or death.  Plaintiffs preparing to take...

You trust your attorney to handle your case with care. When a serious mistake happens, that trust can break and leave you unsure about what to do next. In California, you can address legal malpractice through settlement or, if needed, by going to court. Each path...

Prospective clients looking to hire a lawyer may take referrals from people they know. They may also review ratings on various websites. Those preparing for divorce proceedings or civil litigation, as well as those starting businesses, often hire attorneys to assist...

Legal malpractice can take many different forms. Maybe there is a conflict of interest, where your lawyer may not always be acting in your best interests, but may make certain decisions that would benefit the other side. Maybe the lawyer made crucial errors that...

When you hire an attorney, you are placing your trust in their professional integrity. This trust is the basis of their fiduciary duty. It is a serious legal and ethical obligation that requires an attorney to act with undivided loyalty. This means they must always...