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civil procedure hold you back.
Be prepared with Lexis Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure.
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Don’t let the intricacies of civil procedure hold you back.
Be prepared with Lexis Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure.
Request a call to find out more.
As an attorney, getting civil procedure right is fundamental.
There are several consequences for attorneys who do not know correct civil procedure.
These include:
Delays in the legal process
Incorrectly filed or incomplete documents can result in delays in the legal process, which can be costly and time-consuming for clients. This can also result in a loss of credibility for the attorney.
Dismissal of the case
Failing to follow proper procedure can lead to a case being dismissed by the court. Such a dismissal can be fatal to the case, and the client may be left without any legal recourse.
Loss of costs
When an attorney fails to comply with the court rules or procedures, they may be liable for costs. This includes paying the opposing party's legal fees, and other expenses incurred.
Professional misconduct
Failure to follow the correct procedures can lead to a charge of professional misconduct against the attorney. This can result in disciplinary action, including the suspension or revocation of the attorney's license to practice law.
Malpractice claims
If an attorney's negligence results in significant financial or other losses to a client, the client may sue for malpractice.
These include:
Delays in the legal process
Incorrectly filed or incomplete documents can result in delays in the legal process, which can be costly and time-consuming for clients. This can also result in a loss of credibility for the attorney.
Dismissal of the case
Failing to follow proper procedure can lead to a case being dismissed by the court. Such a dismissal can be fatal to the case, and the client may be left without any legal recourse.
Loss of costs
When an attorney fails to comply with the court rules or procedures, they may be liable for costs. This includes paying the opposing party's legal fees, and other expenses incurred.
Professional misconduct
Failure to follow the correct procedures can lead to a charge of professional misconduct against the attorney. This can result in disciplinary action, including the suspension or revocation of the attorney's license to practice law.
Malpractice claims
If an attorney's negligence results in significant financial or other losses to a client, the client may sue for malpractice.
Lexis Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure is an online resource that provides practical guidance on civil procedure. You’re not just given the right information, you’re guided along the correct path, too.
Lexis Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure is a comprehensive online resource that provides practical guidance on civil procedure.
With Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure, you’ll have access to:
Module Selection
Lexis GRC offers a range of modules that conserve resources, minimise risk, and guarantee continuous improvement. Modules include:
With Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure, you’ll have access to:
Rules and regulations on civil litigation.
The practice directives of different provincial jurisdictions.
A library of forms, templates, and precedents that can be customised to meet the specific needs of your case.
and more.
Lexis Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure is a comprehensive online resource that provides practical guidance on civil procedure.
With Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure, you’ll have access to:
Lexis Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure is an online resource that provides practical guidance on civil procedure. You’re not just given the right information, you’re guided along the correct path, too.
With Practical Guidance: Civil Procedure, you’ll have access to:
Rules and regulations on civil litigation.
The practice directives of different provincial jurisdictions.
A library of forms, templates, and precedents that can be customised to meet the specific needs of your case.
and more.
Request a call to find out more.
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