Analysis: When Legal Malpractice Constitutes Fraud

Analysis: When Legal Malpractice Constitutes Fraud

By Esther Claudette Gittens Legal malpractice occurs when a lawyer fails to competently perform their legal duties, resulting in harm to their client. However, the line between legal malpractice and outright fraud can sometimes blur. This analysis explores when legal malpractice crosses into fraud, particularly in situations where state or federal law is explicit, case […]