Can a Good-Faith Error in Judgment Bar a Malpractice Claim in IL?
Understanding When an Attorney’s Judgment Call Becomes Actionable Key Takeaways: A good-faith error in judgment can bar a legal malpractice claim in Illinois, but it is not an automatic shield. Illinois law holds attorneys to a standard of reasonable care, not perfection. An honest, well-reasoned decision that later proves unfavorable is treated differently from conduct […]