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Many clients trust their attorney with more than their personal information. Many transactions require that the attorney hold onto some of the client’s money or other valuables, at least for awhile. Someone who handles money that belongs to another party is called a...
We normally think of attorney-client privilege as a pact between an attorney, and, well, his or her client. A recent ruling from a California Court of Appeals seems to shut out the client from this equation and create an attorney-attorney privilege, even when...
As in most legal disputes, the decision whether to pursue litigation against a negligent attorney for committing legal malpractice can come down to several factors. In determining whether a malpractice suit is necessary, we have both legal standards and personal...
With multiple clients having active cases at once, it is important that Los Angeles law firms stay organized. Without sufficient planning, important deadlines, such as for filing deadlines, might fall through the cracks. An attorney who forgets to take care of each...
When someone hires an attorney, he or she often has a lot at stake. He or she could be going through divorce, negotiating an important business deal or facing serious criminal charges. The outcome of the legal matter could profoundly affect the client’s life -- for...
As with any business, law firms in California generally want as many clients as they can get. A steady client load is the lifeblood of a firm, whether you are talking about a solo practice or a powerful international firm with hundreds of attorneys. However, the more...
People who experienced a legal reversal because their attorney failed to live up to their duties have the right to seek compensation from the lawyer in civil court. But even if a negligent attorney loses a legal malpractice suit, he or she might continue to practice...
Most attorneys get asked for informal legal advice at one time or another. A friend, neighbor or relative has a fairly minor legal issue. They do not want to pay for an attorney, but they need legal expertise to help them out. Nowadays, many of these requests come in...
Being the victim of substandard legal representation can be costly, both in terms of legal fees and in an unjust verdict against you. It is also highly stressful for many people, to the point that it could even be emotionally damaging. Emotional distress is a...
A legal malpractice lawsuit filed by the former wife of retired NFL quarterback Kenny “The Snake” Stabler remains dead, after a judge rejected her request to reconsider the suit’s dismissal. The plaintiff in this legal malpractice case had accused her former attorney...