You want your attorney to keep information related to your case confidential. If not, your case could suffer damage and the public may learn some embarrassing information about you. If your attorney does not follow proper ethical guidelines when disclosing your...
The Standout Firm For
Insurance, Malpractice
And Business Litigation
In California
Why a malpractice case against an accountant can be difficult
An accountant owes you a certain duty of care when you hire him or her to help you handle financial matters. He or she has an obligation to observe the accepted standards of the accounting profession, avoid conflicts of interest and advise you on what financial...
What are some of the signs of a bad attorney?
According to the State Bar of California, there are currently 190,000 licensed attorneys actively practicing in the state. Attorneys lend assistance in criminal and civil matters, and some specialize in certain areas of the law (such as personal injury), while others...
What are lawyers’ responsibilities to their clients?
If you hire a lawyer who fails in his or her professional obligations to you, you have the right to seek damages due to legal malpractice. However, if you do not know exactly what your lawyer's responsibilities to you consist of, it becomes more difficult to determine...
When is a mistake actually legal malpractice?
Legal Malpractice Lawyers are human, too, and, as humans, they too make mistakes. Unfortunately, mistakes in the legal world can have adverse and possibly costly consequences for clients. If your attorney made a mistake that cost you the outcome of your case and then...
Do I have a negligent legal malpractice claim?
Californian residents trust legal professionals to do their best to help. They rely on these people in the most difficult times of their life. It is often crushing if they betray this trust, whether it is intentional or not. Today we will take a look at the potential...
Client data could be at risk from hackers
When people work with a lawyer in California on a range of personal or business matters, confidentiality may be a major concern. People who are going through a divorce and sharing personal matters or who are planning an upcoming business deal with millions of dollars...
Property dispute leads to legal malpractice claim
With high property values making California real estate a costly investment, property disputes can be expensive, as they are across the country. This may be especially true for people who believe they were poorly represented by their legal counsel in a land-use fight....
About accountant malpractice
Many people in California do not feel comfortable handling their own accounting. They may opt to use an accountant who can assume the responsibility of ensuring that their taxes and other financial matters are in good standing. However, if the accountant does not...
Understanding professional malpractice and filing a claim
When Californians hear the term "malpractice," they will automatically think of a medical mistake that leads to illness or injury to themselves or death of a loved one. However, malpractice is not limited to medical professionals. If other professionals who agree to...