How & When to Sue Your Lawyer

By: John Phillips and Robert W. Schachner

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Synopsis: When lawyers represent a client, they have a legal obligation to act professionally, responsibly, and ethically. Unfortunately, all too many lawyers do not live up to these standards. If you have been victimized by your attorney, How & When to Sue Your Lawyeris here to help.The book begins by explaining the American Bar Association&’s categories of malpractice—substantive, administrative, client relations, and intentional wrongs. It next details the &“model rules&” of professional responsibilities established by both national and state bars, and then discusses the all-important differences between guidelines and actual laws set by legal precedent. Finally, if you feel that you have lost a case because of your counsel&’s mismanagement, or if you have been taken advantage of financially or sexually by your attorney, this book explains the necessary steps you must take to establish a solid case, from developing the facts and gathering the hard evidence to proving the allegation.