Lawyer Insurance Disclosure Requirements

Summary

Attorneys must act in their clients best interests. If your lawyer didnt disclose their lack of insurance or failed to advise you to contact your homeowners insurance, you may have grounds for a malpractice claim. The State Bar of California can assist with complaints about attorney conduct but doesnt provide case-specific advice. If your attorney refuses to hire a specific expert and tells you to find another lawyer, it could be a breach of contract depending on your agreement. Consult another attorney for detailed advice.

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I hired a lawyer who did not disclose they did not Errors and Omission insurance and come to find out after that she should have told us to contact our homeowners insurance versus filing a lawsuit...do I have any recourse
You might have recourse under California law, as attorneys are required to act in the best interest of their clients. Possible options could include:
- Filing a complaint with the State Bar of California.
- Considering a malpractice lawsuit against the attorney.
Please consult with a legal professional to discuss these options.
Does the State Bar give advise about my case and the issues
The State Bar of California doesn't provide legal advice. They can assist with complaints about attorney conduct, but they can't advise on case specifics. You should consult with another attorney for advice on your case.
If they did not disclose they didnb;t have insurance and we find out she didn't have insurance then what
If your attorney didn't disclose they didn't have insurance, you might still have options:
- Report the attorney to the State Bar of California.
- Pursue a malpractice lawsuit.
Please consult with another attorney for more specific advice.
Should the attorney have told us to contact the insurance versus filing a lawsuit
An attorney should always act in the best interest of their clients. If contacting the insurance was a better option, they should have advised you accordingly. You may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Please consult with another attorney for detailed advice.
If I ask my lawyer to hire hire a certain expert for my case and lawyer refuses and sasy if you insist on that expert them go find another lawyer, what recourse do I have
If your attorney refuses to hire a specific expert you requested, you have a few options:
- Discuss your concerns with the attorney.
- Seek a second opinion from another attorney.
- If necessary, change your attorney.

It's important to work with an attorney you trust and who respects your input.
But I was told to go find another lawyer, is that a breach of contract
If your attorney refuses to continue representing you without just cause, it may be considered a breach of contract. However, this depends on the terms of your agreement. You may want to consult with another attorney to review your contract.