The attorney-client privilege means that their interactions are confidential. The client can tell their attorney anything, and the attorney is not allowed to reveal this information to anyone else. They also can’t be compelled to reveal it during the trial. For...
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Did an attorney miss a statute of limitation?
When an attorney takes on a legal case, they are responsible for many duties. These duties can include investigating a case, identifying liable parties or creating strategies to win a settlement. In nearly any legal case, one of the most important objectives an...
Can I sue my therapist for medical malpractice?
While malpractice is commonly associated with doctors and surgeons, it extends to other healthcare professionals, including therapists and psychologists. This means a therapist who causes harm by failing to meet the required professional standard of care could face...
Real estate legal malpractice can lead to significant damages
Real estate transactions are often the costliest undertakings individuals ever complete. People buying or selling homes have a lot of exposure during that process. Those seeking to acquire or list commercial properties also need to think about protecting themselves...
What are a lawyer’s fiduciary duties to clients?
Lawyers have a fiduciary relationship with their clients. They have fiduciary duties, which are legal responsibilities, to always act in their client’s best interest. The client typically trusts that their lawyer will act within the scope of their duties. There are a...
Why many attorneys refer out cases for repeat clients
Some people assume that once they have hired an attorney, they will have assistance on hand whenever they have a legal issue in the future. They don't need to hunt for a new lawyer, as they have already established an attorney-client relationship with a legal...
Understanding structural engineering malpractice in California
Engineering malpractice can have severe consequences. It can compromise the structural integrity of a building or reduce a construction project to junk. In California, victims of such malpractice have legal rights, including the right to seek justice. Below, we talk...
Could your attorney be using artificial intelligence?
The American Bar Association monitors trends in legal malpractice claims. It may surprise nobody that one of the biggest things being seen in legal malpractice (and the one most heavily anticipated to rise in the future) revolves around the use of artificial...
Why is a conflict of interest a problem?
In some cases, a lawyer or an attorney may have a conflict of interest. If this is significant to the case, they may be required to remove themselves from that case. They cannot offer proper legal counsel. But what is the problem with having a conflict of interest?...
3 kinds of legal malpractice in estate and probate cases
Legal malpractice involves a professional failing to conform to professional standards that results in harm. Different types of legal malpractice may occur in different areas of legal practice. For example, people who approach lawyers for assistance with probate and...