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Legal Malpractice |
What is it?
Legal malpractice is a lawsuit filed against an attorney alleging
negligence because of conduct or practice methods on the part of the
attorney that are inconsistent with the standards of legal practice.
What are the standards of law?
Attorneys have a duty to represent their clients following the standards of law. The attorney must:
- Act in a manner that is consistent with the practices of an attorney who possesses ordinary skills and knowledge; and
- Not make judgments that do not follow the status quo for that time in situations that do not call for a judgment to be made.
In some cases, however, the standards of legal practice may call for an
attorney to make a judgment and the law does allow for the attorney to
make that judgment without being held liable for malpractice. There are
many other situations that can affect whether or not a client has a
valid complaint against an attorney for malpractice.
Due to the complexity of legal malpractice matters, it is recommended
that you seek professional legal assistance to protect your interests.
A lawyer who has experience in this area of law can give legal advice
that will assist you with the matter and will ensure that the judicial
process is properly followed. |
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