Tag Archives: California lawyer
Closing a Skill Gap: Acquiring Legal Competence
IS A LAWYER ALLOWED ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY COMPETENCE TO REPRESENT A CLIENT DURING THE REPRESENTATION? While this may seem surprising, the answer is yes–sometimes. As a general rule, a lawyer cannot accept a case where the lawyer is too busy or too inexperienced to provide competent representation. However, a lawyer who has the time and interest… Read More »
Legal Malpractice FAQ
Here are some commonly-asked questions (and answers) about legal malpractice:* Q: WHAT IS LEGAL MALPRACTICE? A: “legal malpractice” is the term for professional negligence committed by an lawyer. Less formally, “legal malpractice” occurs when a lawyer commits negligence in the course of representing a client. Q: IS LEGAL MALPRACTICE A CRIME? A:… Read More »
Are You Protected Against Underinsured Motorists?
This week, we’re taking a break from the usual topics to take a look at the issues surrounding uninsured and underinsured motorists. Too many drivers fail to consider the consequences of having an accident with an uninsured (or underinsured) driver. Fortunately, many of those consequences are avoidable–if you purchase and maintain the right insurance…. Read More »
