Legal malpractice. A situation where a client was denied so right or a fair trial since an attorney committed errors so serious that the party never had a reasonable opportunity to obtain a fair hearing or trial. Typically involves a criminal defendant who claims that a court appointed lawyer committed negligence that led to an unfair trial where the defendant might have been … [Read more...]
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ERRORS AND OMMISSIONS
Typically referred to as E&O; malpractice insurance for professionals, accountants, architects, attorneys and physicians against allegations of negligent conduct of an error made or an omission of something important or essential in the course of providing services. … [Read more...]
EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL
The right to have competent legal representation by an attorney with services performed in a reasonably competent manner. Attorney malpractice could result in a party being deprived of a fair trial. … [Read more...]