Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in California

Attorney Mishandled Case

I hired an attorney on July 17, 2003, I gave him a retainer of $500.00 to handle a DISCLOSURE ISSUE pertaining to 10 acres of vacant land I purchased in March of 2003 in Mojave, CA. My property was FORECLOSED on while in negotiations with opposing consul. I lost my property as a direct result of my attorneys mishandeling of my case. My attorney new of the FORECLOSURE THREAT and took a Wait and See Attitude. I have documents to prove this. I would have prevailed had he not resigned on June 18, 2004. I learned of the FORCLOSURE following his resignation. I purchased the property for $20,000.00. I lost my initial Investment of around $10,000.00 and the property has been relisted for twice what I paid, around $40,000.00.It may be worth more, there has been no formal appraisal.Property in that vicinity is listed for Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars. I filed a formal complaint with the California State Bar on July 14, 2004 and my case iscurrently with ENFORCEMENT. Can you tell me what my options are for suing him for Legal

Malpractice?

Thank You!


Asked on 10/17/04, 12:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Attorney Mishandled Case

You will have to be able to prove the underlying case in order to prevail for malpractice. In addition, you will have to prove that his conduct was below the standard for an average attorney in the area. Should you have any questions, please contact me.

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Answered on 10/19/04, 10:57 am


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