Lawyers play a crucial role in cases, from counseling to representation in court. They need to observe top-notch ethical standards to do so. The State Bar of California and the American Bar Association have set rules that lawyers must follow to perform their duties...
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Is it a conflict of interest if someone else pays your attorney?
You got into a legal jam with a friend or business associate, and you’re both facing criminal charges. Your friend has the resources to hire a high-priced attorney to represent both of you. Or maybe you’re the only one who was arrested and charged, but your friend...
Did your lawyer abandon you during a trial or dispute?
When you found out that you were the subject of a criminal investigation or when you got arrested by a police officer, contacting a criminal defense attorney may have been the first step you took for your own protection. If you were in the middle of a contract dispute...
Is it malpractice if your lawyer didn’t work hard enough?
When you first started seeking a lawyer for your case, you thought that it would be fairly easy to win. You felt that you clearly had the upper hand, and you just needed someone to guide you through the legal process. Your lawyer agreed, and you hired them. Then you...
What are your former attorney’s obligations to you?
When you hire an attorney, their obligations to you don’t end when the case is over. Attorneys have a number of continuing obligations to former clients under the law and under the State Bar of California’s Rules of Professional Conduct. These obligations help ensure...
2 issues that cause lawyers to make errors
Whatever type of legal case you are involved in, it is likely to be very important to you. In criminal cases, the stakes are so high that your freedom might depend on the representation you have. The majority of lawyers are competent at their jobs and will give you...
3 questions to ask yourself if you suspect legal malpractice
The attorney you hire for legal matters should be able to competently represent you. They’re bound by specific guidelines for how they handle each case they work on. Once they agree to represent you, they must do their absolute best to do what’s in your best...
Signs that you have experienced legal malpractice
If you have been to court, no matter what it is for, you have likely experienced some stress. This can be especially true if you have not been confident in your lawyer. While most lawyers work their hardest to get you ideal results, some may not. If you think that...
How a conflict of interest limits a lawyer‘s effectiveness
In some cases when there is a conflict of interest, it’s very clear that the lawyer in question is not working with their client’s best interests in mind. There’s a direct adverse impact on the case. For instance, maybe you’re trying to sue a specific corporation....
Has a lawyer breached your confidentiality?
Lawyers deal with sensitive information every day. You’ve probably heard the term attorney-client privilege before, but what exactly does this mean? Lawyers are fiduciaries, so they owe it to their clients to act in their best interests. Part of this includes adhering...