Despite competent representation, sometimes legal clients become dissatisfied. Claims of poor investigation and case preparation can negatively affect lawyer reputations. Lawyers can prepare cases carefully and thoroughly while providing good communication to keep...
Conflicts of interest often lead to legal malpractice claims. A conflict of interest occurs when a lawyer's ability to represent a client gets compromised by other responsibilities to another client, a former client, or their own personal interests. This conflict can...
Allegations of professional misconduct can be detrimental to individuals who work in a profession requiring a license. In this situation, the person must react properly to avoid making the situation worse and to move toward a favorable resolution. Anyone facing an...
Regardless of the type of law an attorney practices, each has a duty to represent their clients with the utmost diligence, prudence and skill. If you believe your attorney failed to do just this for your situation, you may have a legal malpractice case on your hands....
As a business owner in California, you probably want to make a profit and keep your operations in line with your ethical standards. Any time your actions run counter to your beliefs, you might experience a twinge of regret and look for ways to improve. If the actions...
An attorney has a number of professional duties, not only to clients but also to other legal counsel and the court. Not following these duties can result in numerous legal consequences, including an unsuccessful outcome for a client. If you are a client and think your...
Your career provides purpose, stability and enjoyment in your life. Having your success taken away because of a malpractice incident can have devastating consequences. Protecting your livelihood will require consistent effort and professional conduct. Knowing some...
If you are a victim of legal malpractice, you need to immediately take steps to stand up for your rights and seek the justice you deserve. Legal malpractice could lead to a variety of short-term and long-term challenges that disrupt your life, and you should not...
Lawyering is client-focused, and as with any customer-facing role, there are some people whose business is just not worth the money. Your client can fire you at any moment, but unfortunately, the California bar does not afford you that same privilege. If you need to...
Getting into the legal industry holds a lot of similarities with getting into the healthcare industry. While the vast majority of professionals in both industries want what is best for their clients or patients, respectively, the rotten ones in the bunch tend to give...
