Lawyers are, by definition, the defendants in disputes over legal mistakes in California, but insurance companies also bear part of the risk in these situations. While the defendant attorney in your case might handle the negotiation and litigation personally, his...
Mistakes lawyers make
No one imagines that attorneys are incapable of error. For this reason, there is a process for claiming professional malpractice when their performance dips below an expected standard. In our experience, most lawyers try to follow professional guidelines in their...
Professional standards lawyers must meet
One of the reasons why a lawyer in California may face a malpractice suit is failing to meet professional standards. All attorneys should be aware of the standard of service they need to provide. They need to make sure they are providing the level of service clients...
Understanding legal conflicts of interest
When you hire an attorney in California, you probably feel confident that he or she will prioritize your needs, and yours alone. Regrettably, however, this is not always the case, as many legal malpractice cases arise from attorneys who take on clients despite having...
Did your attorney ask you for informed written consent?
You expect your California attorney to represent your interests when you hire him or her. According to The State Bar of California, your attorney is bound to rules of professional conduct that dictate when he or she must inform you of potentially conflicting...