CA Legal Malpractice CLS Practice Questions - California Certified Specialist - Legal Malpractice Law Exam

In California, can a non-client ever sue an attorney for malpractice?

Never — privity is strictly required Yes — under a multi-factor balancing test (Biakanja/Lucas) where the attorney's services were intended to benefit the non-client Only when the non-client paid the legal fees Only in real estate transactions

Correct Answer:

Yes — under a multi-factor balancing test (Biakanja/Lucas) where the attorney's services were intended to benefit the non-client

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