As businesses and individuals navigate the complex and often treacherous waters of the legal world, having a legal professional readily available can be a game-changer. This is where the concept of an attorney on retainer comes into play. A retainer is a prepayment...
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How long do you have to sue for legal malpractice in California?
When you hire a lawyer, you hope they will abide by their professional and ethical responsibility to represent you with integrity and competence. A breach of this good faith could amount to legal malpractice. If you are a victim of legal malpractice, you need to take...
3 signs your lawyer isn’t giving you adequate representation
Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, the importance of having adequate legal representation cannot be overstated. In fact, this is your legal right. However, not all lawyers are equal. So, how do you know the lawyer you have contracted isn’t up to the job?...
Alcoholism is common among lawyers and can lead to malpractice
Practicing law as an attorney is a very stressful job. Lawyers provide guidance and advocacy that can result in life-altering consequences for the clients that rely on them. Clients may vent their emotions at attorneys because they often only need legal help when they...
4 signs you may be a victim of legal malpractice
When you hire a lawyer for any reason, you expect to receive professional and competent representation. Unfortunately, just like everyone else, lawyers can make mistakes. In some situations, though, the mistake will be so egregious that the lawyer breaches the...
What can you do about insurance legal malpractice?
When you turn to an attorney for assistance with an insurance matter, you should get the best legal representation possible depending on the specifics of your case. Your attorney should go out of his or her way to obtain a favorable outcome and that means prioritizing...
What does client-attorney privilege really mean?
If you are dealing with any legal matter (criminal or civil), it is in your best interest that you get adequate legal representation. In fact, this is your legal right. Besides potentially improving your odds of getting a favorable outcome for your case, having legal...
Why legal malpractice goes undetected
When you hire a lawyer, you expect them to offer you quality services. While most lawyers do their best to ensure this happens, some fail to do so. A lawyer representing you in a way that falls below the accepted standards is risky, as you may incur significant losses...
Did your lawyer actually have your best interests in mind?
When you hire a lawyer, you certainly expect them to have your best interests in mind. You want them to work for the best possible outcome on your behalf. They’re supposed to be serving your interests as you navigate the legal system, because they have the experience...
What are some signs of attorney incompetence?
Say you are having a property dispute with a neighbor or suing a trucking company that injured you. Naturally, you want the most favorable outcome, so you decide to have an attorney help with your case. You had a good feeling about your representative at first, but...