In most states, an attorney may be liable for negligence to a non-client who the attorney knows or reasonably should know will rely on the attorney's opinion.

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An attorney may be held liable for negligence to a non-client if the attorney is aware, or should reasonably be aware, that the non-client will rely on the attorney's work or opinion. This is particularly true in cases where the attorney's work is intended to benefit or influence the non-client, such as in the preparation of documents like wills or real estate transactions where third parties may rely on the attorney's diligence and accuracy.

In Most States, an Attorney May Be Liable for Negligence