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Causation in Legal Malpractice Actions

In order for a plaintiff to prevail in a legal malpractice action, the plaintiff must prove: 1.   The defendant attorney owed a legally-recognized duty to the plaintiff; 2.  The attorney breached that duty (under circumstances that were not legally excused); 3. The attorney’s breach of duty damaged the plaintiff; and 4. The attorney’s breach of… Read More »