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A client of a criminal lawyer can sue the lawyer for malpractice if the client can prove that the lawyer was negligent and that he would not have been found guilty, but for (except for) the negligent actions of the lawyer. This type of lawsuit is rarely successful.
→ Read MoreAn attorney has a duty to his clients to act with a certain standard of care. If the attorney fails in his duty to act as a reasonably competent attorney would, then he may be guilty of professional malpractice. Failing to file a complaint on time may, in certain circumstances, constitute professional malpractice. However, whether or not you are able to successfully sue your attorney will be based on a number of different factors.
→ Read MoreLegal malpractice occurs when an attorney provides you with unprofessional or careless representation. Attorneys have a fiduciary duty to their clients to act in their best interests and a duty to provide competent representation to their clients. If your attorney breaches the duty he or she owes to you, you may recover compensation for losses you incur as a result. This article discusses the types and approaches to legal malpractice claims.
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