Lawyers often have many important dates in their calendars. However, few deadlines are as essential to a case as the one described in the relevant statute of limitations. For an overview of the concept, feel free to look at FindLaw's article on the subject...
What is a breach of fiduciary duty?
When attorneys take on the case of a client, they pledge to act in the best interest of that client during the term of the case. It is an unspoken obligation and responsibility to the client to uphold their trust and perform in the best possible way to achieve an...
Case within a case: What you should know
If you believe that your attorney has mishandled your case, it is crucial that you are able to prove that he or she acted in a negligent manner. Your attorney’s negligence in acting on your case may have led to an unjust verdict, one that you believe would not...
Is emotional distress considered in a legal malpractice case?
It is natural to feel anger or stress after discovering your lawyer committed legal malpractice. They promised a fair representation, so discovering that they betrayed your agreement out of a conflict of interest or personal reasons would be upsetting.When reviewing a...
What are the statutes of limitations in California?
If you have been misrepresented in a case or have been the victim of bad lawyering, you may feel like bringing a claim against the attorney who represented you. You may have even been wrongfully convicted of a crime you did not commit because of attorney negligence....
Law firm faces ethical breach
When people hire an attorney to represent them in a court-of-law, they are entitled to certain information regarding the law firm and its ability to provide service to the client. On a larger scale, corporations who use law firms to litigate cases are also entitled to...