Honoring Our Profession By Protecting The Victims Of Legal Malpractice In Los Angeles
Last updated on June 3, 2026
People seek the advice and representation of lawyers when they face many of life’s greatest challenges, from trying to make things right after being discriminated against at work to the aftermath of a sexual assault. They seek legal help so they can obtain both the resources they need to move forward and the justice they deserve. The high stakes make it all the more disappointing and devastating when legal professionals fail to provide the quality of care that should reasonably be expected.
At Makarem & Associates, our award-winning lawyers pursue legal malpractice claims in Los Angeles on behalf of those who were let down by their attorneys. Guided by oath, duty and obligation, the profession of law possesses extraordinary power. We believe we must be prepared to hold our profession to the highest ideals of integrity and competency.
Our firm’s founder and lead attorney, Mr. Ron Makarem, has been handling legal malpractice cases since 1997 and is a certified malpractice specialist by The State Bar of California.
Common Examples Of Legal Malpractice
When a lawyer fails to meet the expected “standard of care” in their profession, their client has the right to sue them for legal malpractice. Here are six common examples of such actions that may be considered grounds for legal malpractice claims in California:
- Providing incorrect legal advice
- Missing their client’s key deadlines
- Mismanagement of client funds
- Fraud
- Conflict of interest
- Breach of confidentiality
If you believe your lawyer has committed legal malpractice, we can help assess your situation in private and inform you of your available options. By acting with promptness, you can safeguard your interests and seek justice for their failure to fulfill their legal obligations with you.
How Is Legal Malpractice Proven?
To file a claim for legal malpractice in Los Angeles, you must gather evidence and prove that your attorney’s actions have caused you harm. This would include:
- There was an attorney-client relationship that established their duty to represent you and your best interests.
- There was a breach in their expected standard of care, either through negligence or an intentional, wrongful action.
- This action has caused direct harm to you and your case.
- You suffered losses because of their harmful action.
Depending on the nature of your case, you may be able to seek compensation for economic damages such as the monetary value of your lost or reduced settlement amount, out-of-pocket expenses and your attorney fees for your ongoing legal malpractice claim.
Statute Of Limitations For Legal Malpractice Claims In California
California has a strict time limit for filing legal malpractice claims. To proceed with your claim, you need to file it within one year from the date you first discovered your attorney’s wrongful omission or action. However, there are exceptions to this rule. If your attorney intentionally hides their malpractice from you, your statute of limitations is paused.
Alternatively, you may also file your claim within four years of the act itself, whichever of the two scenarios come first. Missing the deadline will result in your loss of right to sue your lawyer for damages.
Let Us Make Things Right For You
If you have been harmed by legal malpractice in Los Angeles, we can help you make things right and hold those responsible accountable. To schedule a free, confidential consultation with our firm, contact us today at 800-610-9646 or send us an email through our contact form.
