Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in California

My parents loaned me $90K for an investment. My lawyer got me in the investment, the investment went under. I want to sue the lawyer, and my parents have asked that I repay just $30K to them, which I have done.

What can I sue the lawyer for, the full $90K or just the $30K. Another lawyer told me I can only sue for actual damages??


Asked on 7/19/10, 3:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

You can sue for 90k plus interest at 10%/yr. I have done these types of cases, and can assist you. Please contact me by email.

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Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 7:00 pm

Bakondi is full of it, as usual. Without knowing anything about the case and the grounds you have or think you have for suing the lawyer, it is impossible to tell what your measure of damages is. You may be able to sue for the full $90k or more or less. If he had handled half the cases like this he claims, he would know that. There may also be other people than the lawyer you can sue. I can also tell you that your parents' foregiveness of $60k of the debt doesn't have any bearing on your measure of damages for any cause of action I can think of that might apply. Other than that, without any details about the case, it's impossible to say anything more specific.

If you would like to go over the details and get my thoughts, please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 7:12 pm


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