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Understanding “Causation” in Legal Malpractice
In order to prevail in a legal malpractice claim, the plaintiff client (or former client) must prove that the lawyer’s wrongful conduct caused the plaintiff to suffer injury or damages. This is called the “causation” requirement, and it’s a mandatory element of a malpractice claim or lawsuit. It isn’t enough to show that the attorney… Read More »