According to an article on FindLaw, in order to show legal malpractice by negligence, a lawyer must have:
- owed a duty to provide competent and skillful representation
- breached the duty by acting carelessly or by making a mistake
- caused an injury or harm by breaching duty
- caused a financial loss
Read the full article here: Legal Malpractice Lawsuit FAQs – Learn About the Law.
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