Los Angeles Professional Malpractice Law Blog

People generally expect a lawyer to charge them quite a bit for the guidance and advocacy they provide. Most lawyers charge hundreds of dollars per hour for their services. They often require that their clients pay a retainer when they first begin discussing a legal...

Attorneys must adhere to a high standard of professional conduct to protect the interests of their clients and ensure the integrity of the legal system. When they breach their duty to clients, legal malpractice occurs. According to California’s Rules of Professional...

Maybe it’s the pressure, and maybe it’s the personality types that are attracted to the law in the first place – but the lawyers have substance abuse issues at a rate that is much higher than the average population. Approximately one out of three attorneys has a...

We’ve seen in some high-profile cases recently that when witnesses replace the attorneys their employers or former employers hired for them with attorneys working solely for them, they become more forthright with the information they provided – potentially saving...

Divorce is a difficult and emotional time. Those facing the end of a marriage often experience profound grief about the relationship. They need assistance to navigate the divorce process. The average person doesn't understand much about family law statutes. Even if...

If you’re involved in any sort of legal case, one of the jobs that your lawyer may have is to keep track of important deadlines. Many people who are going through the legal system for the first time do not know what the deadlines are or what is required. The lawyer...

The representation provided by a lawyer can have a major impact on someone's finances and quality of life. For example, an attorney who gives bad advice during a divorce might convince someone to accept a settlement offer that deprives them of tens of thousands of...

Drug and alcohol use is common across many professions and groups of people. Even legal professionals can suffer from addiction or use disorders. In fact, there have even been some studies that indicate that lawyers may consume alcohol more often than the average...

If your legal counsel acts negligently when handling your legal matter, it can lead to significant financial losses, missed opportunities, adverse legal outcomes and damage to your reputation and overall well-being. You may be able to seek recourse by filing a legal...