You may assume that when you interview an attorney and decide you would like to work with him or her, the attorney’s job is to accept your case without question. If your prospective attorney decides to decline taking you on as a client, you may understandably be confused and upset. However, is it legal malpractice if an attorney refuses to accept your case? You and other California residents may want to know the answer.
My attorney missed a deadline. What now?
In accordance with California state laws, when you are preparing a case to go to court, you will have to meet plenty of deadlines. There are deadlines for when you need to have certain paperwork filed, when you have to report to court, or when information must be reported. All of these deadlines are crucial. So what happens when your lawyer misses one?
Is this a mistake or malpractice?
Californian residents like you who have been let down by your legal professional may be wondering whether or not their mistakes would be enough to be considered malpractice. We at Lange Law Corporation will take a look today at what differentiates mistakes from malpractice.
Do I have a legal malpractice case?
Californian residents like you rely on legal professionals during your most difficult times. So what do you do when those professionals let you down? Today, Lange Law Corporation takes a look at how you can tell if you have a legal malpractice case on your hands.
When to get a new attorney
When California residents hire an attorney, they usually expect this professional to help them out of a difficult situation. However, sometimes people may realize that they hired the wrong lawyer. In this situation, it is all right for people to seek new legal representation.
ABA reminds lawyers to admit mistakes
An American Bar Association (ABA) magazine geared toward the business end of the legal profession recently gave attorneys a bit of friendly advice, lawyer to lawyer. Don’t be afraid to tell your clients about mistakes that matter.
