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Illinois law defines legal malpractice as a lawyer’s failure to represent a client adequately. The following six elements are necessary for a legal malpractice claim in Illinois:

1. An attorney-client relationship.
2. A duty must be established by the attorney to the client. This is the result of the attorney-client relationship when the attorney agrees to represent the client.
3. The attorney fails to act according to the "standard of care" arising from the established duty.
4. This failure to act a certain way results in damages to the client.
5. The damages to the client result in irreparable harm.
6. The original case was viable.

Our explanation of these six required elements are obviously very general and it is important to remember that every potential Illinois legal malpractice case is different. If you have any additional questions or would like us to help you find an Illinois legal malpractice lawyer please do not hesitate to contact us. All inquiries are free and confidential.

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