Does Dabling Create Legal Malpractice?
Here is a short article with this message: dabble at your own risk of legal malpractice.
"Bankruptcy is widely recognized by lawyers who do not practice in that area regularly as such a specialized area that they do not “dabble” in it, as many general practitioners do in other areas. Example: a lot of “GP” lawyers will offer a variety of services - drafting wills, representation in DUI and other criminal matters, personal injury litigation, and real estate, to cite but one example I know of - and will entertain “becoming competent” through self-study in a new area (as the rules of professional conduct explicitly provide), but will steadfastly refuse to file bankruptcy petitions. The reason: it’s recognized by many to be so complex that the GP is asking for trouble - i.e., a malpractice claim - if s/he “dabbles” and messes up. "
