There are many ways in which an attorney may commit legal malpractice. Generally, legal malpractice can be defined as a failure of an attorney to represent their client with the skill expected of a reasonably prudent attorney. A non-exhaustive list of ways in which attorneys may commit legal malpractice includes:
- Lawyer incorrectly told the client that he had no case to bring.
- Lawyer incorrectly told the client that he should bring a lawsuit and client was sued for bringing a claim without probable cause.
- Lawyer did not file a lawsuit in time, and within the statute of limitations.
- Lawyer failed to properly prepare his client’s case, and then settled it.
- Lawyer charged the client with an unreasonable fee.
- Lawyer failed to reasonably communicate with his client.
- Lawyer incorrectly drafted legal documents.
- Lawyer had a conflict of interest with a client he represented.
- Lawyer did not safeguard the client’s property or money.
- Lawyer did not properly conduct a title search.
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