Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Nov. 6, 2001
Dog Eat Dog
The resolution of 'Musser' and 'Beck' will have a profound effect on the liability theories that may be asserted against a California attorney.
By Alec H. Boyd
For over 20 years, the decisions of the California Court of Appeal have been in conflict with regard to whether an attorney sued for legal malpractice may assert a claim for equitable indemnity against other counsel who represented the client. Some decisions have adopted a "bright line" prohibition ...
For over 20 years, the decisions of the California Court of Appeal have been in conflict with regard to whether an attorney sued for legal malpractice may assert a claim for equitable indemnity against other counsel who represented the client. Some decisions have adopted a "bright line" prohibition ...
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