Owning a real estate property comes with a lot of responsibilities. Aside from having to pay for real estate taxes to the government, a property owner also needs to pay for the upkeep and maintenance of their real estate property to avoid accidents that may lead to a personal injury claims against the owner. Commercial properties like grocery stores and others that customers visit frequently should be more aware of the consequences of a poorly maintained property. It can be very advantageous to you if you own a.
QUESTION: I retained an attorney to represent me after a slip and fall at a commercial property. However, I have not heard from my attorney if the lawsuit has been filed. Is my lawyer obliged to provide me with such information regarding the progress of my case? ANSWER: As clearly stated in the California Rules of Professional Conduct, attorneys have a duty to communicate with their clients and keep their clients “reasonably informed about significant developments relating to the employment or representation” (CRPC 3–500). Properly performing the job for which.