Class Action Lawsuit: Legal Malpractice

Legal Malpractice

Texas case law governing legal malpractice continues to develop rapidly, and ethics committees constantly issue new opinions and guidelines. Texas Legal Malpractice & Lawyer Discipline is a practical and easy-to-use book that walks attorneys through the minefield of modern lawyering. It includes major developments over the past year, with explanatory commentary, practice tips, and helpful charts
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New developments include: The Texas Supreme Court amended the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. The State Bar's Advertising Review Committee revised its Interpretive Comments concerning Internet advertising and marketing. The ABA addressed ethical issues arising from law firm websites. The Texas Supreme Court addressed issues relating to disqualification and withdrawal of counsel. More decisions addressing the anti-fracturing doctrine.

The Professional Ethics Committee issued several significant opinions addressing: Conflicts of interest. When a lawyer may accept an assignment of insurance proceeds as compensation for legal services. When a lawyer may use information in the public record to the disadvantage of a former client. Recoupment of money from a client more than the amount actually paid by the lawyer for an expense incurred. A lawyer's obligation to disclose malpractice. The prohibition against a lawyer sharing legal fees with a suspended lawyer. Contingent fee agreements