The duties of competence, diligence and legal malpractice liability, P.2
Last time, we briefly looked at the duty of competence which attorneys owe to their clients, which obligates attorneys to avoid neglecting or grossly mishandling a client’s case. As we noted last time, there are a variety of ways the duty of competence can be...
The duties of competence, diligence and legal malpractice liability
Attorneys play a critical role in the administration of justice in society, acting as gatekeepers to the legal system and ensuring the rights of their clients are protected and their interests advocated. While each attorney has his or her own unique background,...