These slime balls will protect the worst of the worst. When was the last time a lawyer was sued for malpractice??
for civil cases? all the time. Especially, in probate matters.
for criminal cases? RARE if ever.
They prosecutors always keep one tiny charge alive so they can justify the entire case. "see he was convicted of sooooomething" or "see he plead out to soooooomething" and thus viciate any claim.
"These slime balls will protect the worst of the worst. When was the last time a lawyer was sued for malpractice??"
I once had problems with a lawyer working for me. He really dropped the ball, missed filing dates, etc. Put my case in jeopardy.
I was outraged, and I threatened to sue him for what I called "legal malpractice." I don't know if such a thing even exists, but I was angry and feared he had harmed my outcome. Also told him I would report him to his state
He was screaming mad that I would dare think of suing him. He turned around and threatened to sue me, etc. Threats by an attorney are probably to be expected when you cross horms with them.
But I did get his attention. He got busy got the result he was originally paid to get.
End of story.
ps.
Attorneys don't like the idea of a client suing them, where they have to defend their own work. And they FEAR problems that mar their state BAR records.
"When was the last time a lawyer was sued for malpractice??"
Dozens or times a day. Bar complaints in Arizona resulting in suspension or disbarment are published and are very common.