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When Can Heirs of an Estate Sue Lawyers for Malpractice?

By Robert Ross | Posted on March 16, 2017

“INTENDED BENEFICIARIES” OF A LAWYER’S SERVICES MAY HAVE STANDING TO BRING MALPRACTICE CLAIMS. In California, the existence of an attorney-client relationship is generally required in order to bring a malpractice claim against a lawyer. This means that in most cases, non-clients cannot sue a lawyer for malpractice. However, California recognizes an exception to this rule… Read More »