If an Attorney Fails to Properly Investigate Matters Related to a Client's

question 32

Multiple Choice

If an attorney fails to properly investigate matters related to a client's case,such as seeking clear title to property in real estate matters or interviewing witnesses in criminal matters it can be established that it is a(n) :

• A) negligence.
• B) malpractice.
• C) unethical behavior.
• D) churning.

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Definitions:

Hydrothermal Vents

Fissures in the deep ocean floor that release hot water and inorganic compounds.

Organic Molecules

Chemical compounds that contain carbon and are found in all living organisms, essential for life.

Organic Polymers

Large molecules composed of repeated subunits (monomers) that are typically carbon-based, like proteins, nucleic acids, and plastics.

Silt

Fine particles of rock and soil that are smaller than sand and larger than clay, often found on riverbeds and fertile agricultural lands.