Feb. 12, 2026
How to defend a legal malpractice lawsuit: Potential defenses and insider tips
Legal malpractice suits are costly and stressful, but clear engagement letters, insurance, procedural checks, and defenses like causation and judgmental immunity help lawyers protect themselves.
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Legal malpractice lawsuits are among the most expensive--and
most complex--to defend. They often require a review of the services performed
by the defendant-lawyer, enveloped within the requirements of legal malpractice
law. This is known as the "case within the case."
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