Because it is the law firm that signs the agency contract with the parties, not the individual lawyer, the responsibility should also be borne by the law firm.
When signing a litigation agency contract with a client, a law firm shall perform the contract in strict accordance with the agreement, abide by the professional ethics and practice discipline of lawyers, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client. If the client requests an appeal, the losses caused to the client due to the lawyer's dereliction of duty and failure to appeal in time shall be compensated.
Article 54 of the Lawyers Law: If a lawyer practices illegally or causes losses to his client due to his fault, his law firm shall be liable for compensation. After making compensation, a law firm may claim compensation from a lawyer who has committed intentional or gross negligence. ?
Article 29 of the Lawyers Law: When a lawyer acts as a legal adviser, he shall, in accordance with the agreement, provide advice to the client on relevant legal issues, draft and review legal documents, represent litigation, mediation and arbitration activities, handle other entrusted legal affairs, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client. ?
Article 8 A contract established according to law is legally binding on the parties. The parties shall perform their obligations as agreed, and shall not alter or terminate the contract without authorization.
Contracts established according to law are protected by law.
Article 107 of the Contract Law: If a party fails to perform its contractual obligations or fails to perform its contractual obligations, it shall be liable for breach of contract such as continuing to perform, taking remedial measures or compensating for losses.