Every attorney at law shall be liable to his client for any damages sustained by the client by the neglect of his duty as such attorney.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
§30-2-1. Certificate of Good Moral Character; Examination of Applicants for License; Licenses
§30-2-2. Attorneys From Other Jurisdictions
§30-2-4. Practice Without License or Oath; Penalty; Qualification After Institution of Suits
§30-2-5. Practice by Corporations or Voluntary Associations; Penalties; Limitations of Section
§30-2-7. Suspension or Annulment of License for Malpractice; Appeal
§30-2-8. Security for Good Behavior; Contempt
§30-2-9. Revocation, Annulment or Suspension of License Effective Throughout State
§30-2-10. Clerk and Sheriff or Their Deputies Not to Act as Attorneys
§30-2-11. Liability of Attorney to Client for Neglect of Duty
§30-2-12. Liability of Attorney or Agent for Loss of Debt or Money
§30-2-13. Liability of Attorney for Failure to Pay Over Moneys Collected; Penalty