what is attorney malpractice?

Malpractice is when an attorney you have retained to represent you, makes an error or is negligent resulting in damage to you. You can sue the attorney for negligence or fraud. However, if it is the other party's attorney who caused you damage outside the boundaries of the rules of attorney conduct, you cannot sue them for malpractice. However, in some states, such as Pennsylvania, you can sue the opposing counsel for abuse of process or other torts such as fraud and tortious interference with contractual relations or prospective enrichment. Reseach these laws for your state by performing an online search.