As a resident of California who is currently in the middle of a legal battle, the last thing you want is an attorney on your side who doesn't seem capable or willing to do their job. However, how can you tell if something is a genuine mistake, or if legal...
Under what circumstances may a lawyer withdraw services?
When a California lawyer agrees to represent you in a legal matter, it involves a very serious commitment. For this reason, an attorney who believes that he or she cannot complete your case competently, without conflict of interest and/or in a timely manner...
Are high attorney’s fees legal malpractice?
The short answer to the above question is no. If you think your California attorney charged you an excessively high attorney’s fee, this is not a matter for which you can file a legal malpractice suit.What you need to understand, and what FindLaw explains, is...
What are the statute of limitations for legal malpractice?
If you are considering filing a legal malpractice case against your attorney, it is crucial to understand the statute of limitations for filing such claims. When you hire an attorney to represent your case, you are retaining the services of an advocate who will act on...
Upholding ethical standards
When you choose an attorney to represent your case, you may interview several prospects in order to find one that best fits your needs. Different attorneys appeal to certain people, whether you are interested in representation that is extremely knowledgeable and down...