Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Virginia
can attorneys who fail to file bankruptcy cases causing loss of property be sued for violating clients civil rights?
Asked on 7/18/11, 4:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
There may be malpractice liability, but not civil rights liability. There has to be state action or discrimination in order to fall within the civil rights statutes.
Answered on 7/18/11, 5:07 pm
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