Legal Malpractice

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Legal Malpractice?

The term for negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, or breach of contract by a lawyer during the provision of legal services that causes harm to a client.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

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