When you hired an attorney to represent you, you likely assumed that they would fulfill their duties with honesty and integrity. Yet, you might have discovered that your attorney lied to you – or in the courtroom – at various points throughout your case. If your...
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How might my former attorney fight a malpractice claim?
If an attorney’s substandard performance hurt your legal case and caused you real damage, you may have a malpractice claim. But having a claim isn’t the only factor you’ll want to consider when you decide whether to file. You’ll also want to consider the strength of...
What is the problem of collectibility?
Imagine your child makes a schoolyard bet and then decides not to pay up. What should you do? You might step in. If the bet was for a dollar or some other trivial amount, you could teach your child a lesson by making him or her pay. But if that schoolyard bet is for a...
What damages can you recover with a legal malpractice suit?
If your attorney’s failures damage your case, you may consider filing a malpractice suit. The suit may offer you a chance to recover some of your damages, but there are two key considerations. The first is to make sure you can prove your attorney was truly negligent...
Could poor attorney communication count as malpractice?
There are many ways an attorney’s negligence could harm a case and lead to a malpractice claim. One recent malpractice claim presents a truly remarkable situation. The case involves an inventor who hired an attorney to help him get a patent. According to the...
6 factors that may lead toward legal malpractice
It’s never fun to have a business deal turn sour, but when your business is already suffering, you might be a bit more sensitive to the loss. Right? Odds are you would. And this is notable because such economic pressures are one of the factors that have led to a...
When are lawyers responsible for the actions of nonlawyers?
Big egos abound in the legal profession. No shortage of attorneys will claim to know everything there is to know about a subject. However, lawyers are not superheroes. They have their knowledge limitations. Most attorneys recognize this simple truth. Depending on the...
Can a lawyer be sanctioned for aggressiveness?
Lawyers are known for aggressive tactics. One might even say that “arguing” is in their job description. However, ethics are also a component of the legal profession. Overly aggressive or vindictive tactics can get you in serious trouble in California or anywhere...
What is the standard of proof for a “settle and sue” claim?
If you’re harmed by your lawyer’s negligence, you might file a legal malpractice claim. Winning such a claim requires you to prove your lawyer acted badly, that his or her negligence directly harmed your case and that you can measure the harm in quantifiable damages....
Can an attorney commit malpractice during a settlement?
These days, most civil claims are settled out of court. Very few go to trial. This means you’ll most likely want an attorney who will represent you well during settlement negotiations. But what can you do if those negotiations go wrong? The reality is that your...