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Any time an attorney fails to meet the expected standards of his or her profession, their clients could take legal actions against them for what is called “legal malpractice.”
It is helpful to remember that all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys. The major difference is that attorneys can represent clients in court and other legal proceedings, while lawyers cannot.
Attorney misconduct may include: conflict of interest, overbilling, false or misleading statements, knowingly pursuing frivolous and meritless lawsuits, concealing evidence, abandoning a client, failing to disclose all relevant facts, arguing a position while neglecting to disclose prior law which might counter the ...
Yes, you can sue a lawyer for malpractice. In the legal profession, just like in medicine or other professional fields, there is an expectation of a certain standard of care and expertise. When a lawyer fails to meet this standard, resulting in harm or damage to their client, it may constitute legal malpractice.
Ing to the ABA, the most common attorney discipline complaints filed with the bar association involve: Neglect. Lack of communication. Misrepresentation or dishonesty. Scope of representation. Fee disputes.
As is the case with every regulated profession, a career in law demands a very high degree of professional care. Any time an attorney fails to meet the expected standards of his or her profession, their clients could take legal actions against them for what is called “legal malpractice.”
The directory maintained by the state bar or its disciplinary board is sometimes called the "Roster of Attorneys" or the "Roll of Attorneys." Six (6) states do not publish a searchable database online. In those jurisdictions, you must call or email the state bar to confirm a lawyer's bar license status or bar number.
Do you have a question regarding the State Bar of Georgia? Please use our Staff Directory to locate the person/department you need. If you aren't sure who you should contact, you may call us at 404-527-8700 or 800-334-6865. We are not allowed to give you legal advice.
Check with the Court Clerk: You can contact the court clerk's office where the case is being heard and inquire about the representation status of a party. Online Case Dockets: Some jurisdictions offer online access to case dockets, which include information about the parties and their representatives.