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Competence & Malpractice · 6-12% of the exam

Chapter 12Malpractice and civil liability

Proving malpractice; damage control

10 sections

Proving Malpractice: Elements and Causation

  1. 12.1Proving Malpractice: Elements and Causation
  2. 12.1.1The Four Theories of Liability and the Negligence Framework
  3. 12.1.2Causation: The Case Within a Case

Who Else Can Sue: Firm Liability, Non-Clients, and Litigation Defenses

  1. 12.2Who Else Can Sue: Firm Liability, Non-Clients, and Litigation Defenses
  2. 12.2.1Firm and Vicarious Liability
  3. 12.2.2Civil Liability to Non-Clients
  4. 12.2.3Litigation Privilege and the Malicious Prosecution Defense

Damage Control: Limiting and Settling Malpractice Exposure

  1. 12.3.1Prospective Limitation of Malpractice Liability (Rule 1.8(h)(1))
  2. 12.3.2Settling Existing Malpractice Claims (Rule 1.8(h)(2))
  3. 12.3.3Malpractice Insurance
Start with 12.1Proving Malpractice: Elements and Causation
Chapter 12 · Malpractice and civil liability · Open Bar Review