An attorney is a representative for their clients and at times acts as an advisor or an advocate on their client’s behalf. When you choose an attorney, you trust them to act in your best interest, but sadly that is not always the case.
How can I fire my attorney?
When you hire an attorney in California, it is reasonable for you to have certain expectations about how your attorney will represent you and handle your case. If your lawyer does not live up to your expectations or you otherwise feel you cannot work with him or her anymore, then you will need to end the relationship.
What is the statute of limitations on legal malpractice?
If you feel that you have a malpractice case against your lawyer in California, then it is important you understand the concept of the statute of limitations. This is the time in which you have to file your case. If you fail to file within the statute of limitations, you no longer can do it and lose all rights to sue for malpractice for this situation.
How has legal malpractice changed in recent years?
Legal malpractice is an area of great concern for attorneys. It is similar to any other professional malpractice where a professional may be sued if he or she does not do his or her job competently or at least competently in the eyes of the customer, client or patient. In legal malpractice, an attorney could be sued for not adequately representing a client, committing mistakes during legal representation or making an ethical violation. In the last 30 years, there have been many changes in this area.
Did Your Lawyer Miss A Deadline?
Have you ever had to meet an important deadline only to find out that you missed the deadline by one day? Now imagine that you must meet a very important deadline but you don't know what the date is, and the person you hired to meet that deadline dropped the ball.
What can you do if you are unhappy with your lawyer?
If you have found yourself in a situation in California where you need to seek the help of an attorney, it is important to understand your rights. Your attorney must represent you to the best of his or her ability. If you find yourself unhappy with your attorney's performance, you have some options.
