Legal Malpractice

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...

Many people who contact a law firm for legal assistance will find out that they’re going to work a lot with a paralegal. While paralegals play an important role in the legal system, their work is much different from that of licensed attorneys. Each state sets its own...

Think of malpractice insurance as a safety net. If an attorney bungles your case, insurance can help compensate you for the harm you suffered as a result of their negligence. Recovering damages can be complicated if the attorney does not carry malpractice insurance....

Legal malpractice can block your right to inherit property. In probate cases, attorneys may miss deadlines, misfile documents or give bad advice. These mistakes delay distributions, reduce your share or leave you out. What do inheritance rights mean in California...

When you hire an attorney, you want professional, competent representation – and that is generally what you’ll receive. Win or lose, most attorneys do their jobs quite well.  When things don’t go your way, however, it’s easy to assume that malpractice is somehow...

Lawyers have a duty to their clients. They should put their clients’ best interests above all else. They need to provide accurate information about the law, assist with the creation of valid contracts and advise their clients about appropriate ways to respond to...