What are the common traits of attorneys who commit malpractice?

Attorneys who commit malpractice share two common traits.  First, they fail to return telephone calls from their clients.   Secondly, attorneys who commit malpractice often have chaotic, disorganized offices.   The worst case I ever encountered was an attorney whose credenza had collasped under the weight of stacks of client files and the resulting avalanche of documents covered half of his office floor.

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