Legal Malpractice

When a lawyer makes a mistake that costs you your case, it can feel like a betrayal of trust. Still, that error alone does not mean you will win a malpractice claim. In California, you must show it is more likely than not that you would have obtained a better result...

When a legal dispute reaches settlement talks, the decision to accept or reject an offer belongs to you. Your attorney may explain the strengths of your case and the risks of going to trial, but you make the final call. If your attorney agrees to settle your case...

You trust your lawyer to focus only on your goals. In a divorce or custody fight, that trust matters even more. Emotions run high and the outcome may shape your finances and your time with your children. So you may feel uneasy if you learn your lawyer shares a close...

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...