Los Angeles Professional Malpractice Law Blog

There are a lot of professional relationships that require ordinary people to put their trust -- and their futures -- into the hands of others. That's why there are specific burdens on professionals -- including doctors, accountants, architects and lawyers (among...

If you are involved in any sort of legal dispute, then it is unwise to face it on your own. You took the sensible step and sought out legal guidance for your case.  The company you used at the time promised you a high standard of service and a duty of care. These...

An attorney is a licensed and educated professional who has the theoretical ability to navigate court matters or transactional issues on behalf of a client. Unfortunately, not all attorneys are equally competent, and even those who are generally quite intelligent and...

If you are caught up in a legal matter, it is in your best interest to find and hire the best possible legal counsel to represent you in court. With the right lawyer, you can have peace of mind knowing that your legal rights and interests will be safeguarded. But what...

People sometimes are dismayed and disgruntled about the outcomes of their civil court cases. That is understandable, but no court case is ever guaranteed. Simply being disappointed about the results of your civil case is not a sufficient cause of action to accuse your...

An attorney has many duties when they’re representing someone in a legal matter. Besides providing you with information about what’s in your best interests and the options that you have, the attorney should also be a good steward of any monies involved in your case....

Sometimes, a lawyer fails in their duty to provide a vigorous representation of a client’s interests. Although this kind of professional lapse is a relatively rare occurrence, the consequences of any single slip could be life-changing for the affected client.  There...

Maybe you are the executive at an organization that retained an attorney to represent the business in any disputes or contract negotiations that might occur. Perhaps you are an individual whose career path or personal standing necessitates having a lawyer on retainer....

To receive effective representation from your client, it is important that they have a full understanding of your case through honest and transparent communication between you and them. For this to happen, you must have the assurance that all communications (oral and...