This past term our Supreme Court gave us five important decisions in what has become recognized as a relatively new substantive area of law called “the law governing lawyers.” This new area of law is roughly subdivided into four areas: lawyer malpractice, legal ethics, attorney fees and attorney advertising. The five decisions from the court this past term provide abundant food for thought as they impact the practice of law in each of these sub-areas.
Lawyer Malpractice
Post-Settlement Liability
