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When (and What) Must a Lawyer Communicate With Clients?
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE LAWYER’S DUTY OF COMMUNICATION? The lawyer’s duty to his or her clients includes an obligation to engage in “adequate communication.” People interpret communication differently, but the lawyer’s duty of adequate communication includes (at a minimum) the following: 1. Keeping the client reasonably informed about significant developments in the client’s… Read More »
“Causation” in Legal Malpractice: Litigation vs. Transactional Issues
The plaintiff in a legal malpractice action generally bears the burden of proving that the lawyer’s professional negligence was the cause of the client’s damages. With some exceptions, the client must prove causation with legally admissible evidence or there plaintiff’s malpractice suit cannot prevail. The manner in which a client proves causation differs somewhat if… Read More »
