Re: ineffective assistance of counsel

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No. Ineffective assistance of counsel is only a claim in a criminal case. If an attorney does not due his or her job properly in a civil case, it is called malpractice for which the attorney may be liable for damages to you. If you have proof of legal malpractice, you should consult an attorney.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: ineffective assistance of counsel

ineffective assistance of counsel is a term of art in a lawyer failing to act as constitutionally required in defending one charged with a crime. In a civil suit, the lawyer must act with reasonable care. It is essentially a negligence standard. You may check our legal malpractice site, which may answer some questions that you have:

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