Tag Archives: competence
Clients Cannot Waive an Attorney’s Competence
UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW, ATTORNEYS HAVE A DUTY TO REPRESENT CLIENTS WITH REASONABLE COMPETENCE. Although the California State Bar Act does not specifically state that attorneys must act “competently,” California Business and Professions Code Section 6068 enumerates the obligations of California attorneys. Taken together, these obligations paint a portrait of responsible representation of clients by California lawyers. When… Read More »
Don’t Criticize an Attorney’s “No” to Representation
Many times, when an attorney refuses to take a case, the prospective client takes the refusal personally. The prospective client feels let down, or slighted, or that the attorney just didn’t think the case was “worth enough.” This isn’t always true. In many cases, an attorney who refuses a case is simply complying with… Read More »
