Melissa L. asked

⚖️  Law

In the state of Maryland, is it malpractice for a lawyer to refuse to follow explicit instructions from a client, such as requesting a settlement conference with a magistrate and opposing counsel, especially if the attorney is pro bono and assigned to a pro se litigant by a district judge for the purpose of settlement? Additionally, can a qui tam case be brought against a law firm for not acting in the best interest of their government employers and not communicating with their clients, potentially involving fraudulent activities such as manipulating data to sway state legislation?

January 8th, 2023

Kristen W. answered

No, it is not malpractice for a lawyer to refuse to follow explicit instructions from a client if th...

January 8th, 2023

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