Most personal injury attorneys are committed to serving their clients. They help accident victims put together strong claims, advocate for their legal rights when interacting with insurers, and ultimately protect their best interests at every turn. Unfortunately, however, there is always going to be a small number of lawyers who entered the field with less than honorable intentions. They want to churn out case after case, securing settlements as quickly as possible, even if it forces … [Read more...]
Free Report: What Is Legal Malpractice in California?
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to provide reasonably competent representation to a client who sought his or her legal services. Like medical malpractice, legal malpractice can give rise to civil litigation. A client who sustains harm as a direct result of legal malpractice can file a civil lawsuit against the attorney who was responsible for causing that harm. Legal malpractice cases can be complicated. Anyone who believes he or she was the victim of legal … [Read more...]
What is Legal Malpractice?
Attorneys are professionals and have a fiduciary duty to their clients. The American Bar Association and the State Bar of California have rules of professional conduct that attorneys must comply with. One of the most important requirements is that attorneys perform their jobs with competence. When a lawyer fails to provide professional, quality service, this failure can be considered legal malpractice. An attorney can be sued for legal malpractice. Those who are harmed as a result of … [Read more...]
What Constitutes a Legal Malpractice Case in California?
Lawyers have a duty of competence to their clients, and there are significant consequences for clients when an attorney does not fulfill this duty. When an attorney fails his client due to malpractice, he or she can be held accountable. Most lawyers carry malpractice insurance, just as doctors do, so there will be money available to pay for losses and damages when malpractice occurs. However, it can sometimes be difficult to understand exactly what attorney conduct (including … [Read more...]