Legal Malpractice
/ˈliːɡəl ˈmælpræk.tɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) Professional negligence by a lawyer causing harm to a client.
The client sued for legal malpractice after the attorney missed the filing deadline.
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Commentary
Legal malpractice claims typically require proving breach of duty, causation, and damages; careful documentation of attorney-client relationship is critical.
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