Competence, Legal Malpractice, Liability Flashcards
1
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Competence duty
A
Rep should have knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation
2
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How does an attorney gain competence
A
Undertake student in the legal area; affliate with a lawyer who is competent
3
Q
Can an attorney give advice on subject they don’t know in emergency?
A
Yes. What is reasonable.
4
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Professional negligence standard of care
A
Lawyer must deploy the competence and dillgence of lawyers in the same or similar circumstances
5
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Dilligence standard of care
A
What was reasonable in the circumstances