CHAPTER 8 - 8-1 INTRODUCTION

• Jurisdiction: United States

8-1 Introduction

The theories of liability that an attorney can face are numerous. This is an evolving area. An attorney's exposure to certain types of claims often depends on whether the plaintiff is a client or a nonclient. Most of the theories are rooted in the common law, and some are based on statute. This chapter addresses the theories of liability that commonly fall under...