Legal Malpractice Law in a Nutshell
Publisher: West Academic
Published: 2021
Language: eng
Number of pages: 613
ISBN-13: 9781684675821
Description: "This book charts the field of lawyer professional liability. With reference to recent cases and statutory developments, the book covers causes of action (including professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud), the role of experts in malpractice litigation, theories of liability to nonclients, affirmative defenses, damages, and fee forfeiture. The book also explores the vicarious liability of lawyers and law firms, conflicts of interest, strategies for reducing errors and claims, and the role of malpractice insurance"--Adapted from the publisher's description.