Competence, Legal Malpractice, Liability Flashcards

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Competence duty

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Rep should have knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation

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How does an attorney gain competence

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Undertake student in the legal area; affliate with a lawyer who is competent

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Can an attorney give advice on subject they don’t know in emergency?

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Yes. What is reasonable.

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Professional negligence standard of care

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Lawyer must deploy the competence and dillgence of lawyers in the same or similar circumstances

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Dilligence standard of care

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What was reasonable in the circumstances

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