Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Maryland
Case Law-Legal Malpractice stemming from neglect
I need to find case law on the follosing situation: An attorney, a paralegal or other non-attorney staff person, caused an attorney and/or a law firm to be subject of a malpractice suit (court action) or a state disciplinary proceeding (bar association action) for client neglect due to the use, or lack thereof, of technology.
are their any cases out there similar to these facts?
Asked on 6/26/05, 3:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III
Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus
Re: Case Law-Legal Malpractice stemming from neglect
Contact an attorney for legal advice. Since you present a focused issue, legal research will need to be conducted and this takes time and effort. Also, your issue may not be properly focused and an attorney may assist you in this regard.
Answered on 7/05/05, 11:26 am