Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania
Can someone file a claim for ineffective assistance of counsel as a pleading in an appeal in a civil case in Pennsylvania?
Asked on 6/30/12, 11:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson
Law Office of John A. Davidson
That would be a claim against the attorney for malpractice. Ineffective assistance of counsel applies in criminal matters.
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Answered on 6/30/12, 7:07 pm