What are the consequences of wilful failure to perform legal services for which an attorney has been retained?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Davis v. State Bar, 188 Cal.Rptr. 441, 33 Cal.3d 231, 655 P.2d 1276 (Cal. 1983):
The wilful failure to perform legal services for which an attorney has been retained (Finch v. State Bar) (1981) 28 Cal.3d 659, 665, 170 Cal.Rptr. 629, 621 [33 Cal.3d 241] P.2d 253) and the wilful deceiving of a court (Pickering v. State Bar, supra, 24 Cal.2d at pp. 144-145, 148 P.2d 1) each warrant a separate and independent disciplinary response. Where both offenses are committed in concert, substantial discipline is warranted.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
