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How is Legal Malpractice Different From Attorney Discipline?
WHAT IS LEGAL MALPRACTICE? “Legal malpractice” is a common term for Professional Negligence, which is a form of legal liability that occurs when a lawyer behaves in an actionably negligent manner when giving advice, representing a client, or handling a client’s legal affairs and when that improper conduct results in damage to the client. This… Read More »
The Differing Standards For Attorney Discipline & Malpractice
California Lawyers who fail to represent clients competently, and in accordance with applicable ethical standards, may be liable both to the client and to the California Bar Association. While civil liability to the client generally results in awards of damages (monetary awards granted by a court), the Bar Association’s disciplinary committee has a range… Read More »
