LEG Practice Test

1Single Choice

Under California law, what must a plaintiff prove to prevail on a legal malpractice claim against an attorney?

A.That the attorney breached a fiduciary duty
B.That the attorney would have been liable to the plaintiff in the underlying action (the "case-within-a-case") and that the attorney breached the duty of care, causing damage
C.That the attorney committed an intentional act
D.That the attorney was unlicensed at the time of representation

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