Forming a small business can be extremely profitable. A number of large corporations were started by entrepreneurs who founded small businesses and allowed them to grow. During this growth; however, certain legal problems may arise. It is important for business owners...
Action is a virtue in dealing with suspected legal malpractice
The derivation of the term "deadline" is murky. Some argue that it traces back to the 1860s during the U.S. Civil War. The theory goes that it was used in prisoner of war camps to mark the boundary beyond which an inmate would be shot. After the turn of the 20th...
Understanding conflict of interest
At the in California, we realize that the relationship between you and your attorney is almost sacred. You expect your attorney to represent you ethically, skillfully and vigorously, and you also expect him or her to keep anything you say...
The common reasons you might sue for legal malpractice
When you hire a lawyer, you expect nothing less than prompt, efficient, knowledgeable and ethical representation. At the , we understand that people may not always see eye-to-eye with their lawyers. You might not click with your attorney,...
Ensuring everyone has access to court reporters
When people face the judge and/or jury in a United States court-of-law, they have certain rights. One of these rights, as decided by the California Supreme Court just recently, is to have a court reporter provided during a case, regardless of whether or not a person...
How ‘failure to know the law’ constitutes malpractice
Legal malpractice is an issue amongst cases in California and throughout the United States. This type of error occurs when an attorney is not competent to provide adequate legal counsel, and as a result, his or her client receives an unjust verdict. If you have...