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...
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Billing fraud and retainer mistakes are both legal malpractice
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....
Are there limits to attorney-client privilege?
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...
When estate administration and legal malpractice collide
There are a host of reasons why individuals, companies and organizations may have grounds upon which to file legal action against an attorney or a law firm. Legal malpractice generally occurs when an individual or firm retained to provide legal representation fails to...
Did your former lawyer miss several deadlines?
Lawyers can be busy as they always have different clients at once. According to Indeed, lawyers work between 40 to 66 hours a week. Most of them even take work outside the office to ensure their clients get the best deals out of cases. For this reason, attorneys...
3 examples of ethics violations by a lawyer
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...
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...