Tag Archives: malpractice
When Can Attorneys Be Held Liable for the Acts of Others?
In previous Monday articles, this blog has examined the standard of care an attorney owes to his or her clients, and the manner in which a breach of that duty may constitute legal malpractice. Most of the time, legal malpractice claims are based on the actions of an attorney and made against the attorney… 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 »
The Attorney’s Duty to Maintain Learning and Skill
As we discussed in last week’s Malpractice Monday post, California attorneys have an obligation to represent clients with an appropriate level of learning and skill. ATTORNEYS MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE LEARNING AND SKILL Attorneys must do more than merely acquire skills, however. In California (and also most other states) an attorney has a duty to… Read More »
Introducing “Malpractice Mondays”
Over the next few months, the “Malpractice Monday” column will take a look at basic attorney competence, including minimum requirements and helpful practice tips for achieving and maintaining competence levels. In addition, we’ll take a look at some common malpractice issues involving lawyers and the legal profession. Today, we start our tour of attorney… Read More »
