Most attorneys instinctually try to fix a mistake. If the problem can’t be fixed, the temptation is to either ignore it in hopes that it just goes away, or worse yet, fall on the sword for something that may not even constitute a recoverable claim for malpractice.
Sooner or later, every lawyer makes a mistake. It may be a drafting error in a contract, an improperly calendared court deadline, or an argument not properly preserved for appeal. Sometimes, the errors can be fixed with a phone call or amended agreement, and the client doesn’t suffer any resulting damages. Sometimes, however, the errors are more daunting. What then?
