Edward, an attorney, allows a statute of limitations to lapse on a claim by Fabrication Company, a client. Edward

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An attorney can be held liable for malpractice if they allow a statute of limitations to lapse on a client's claim. This is because it is the attorney's responsibility to ensure that their client's claims are filed within the appropriate timeframe. Therefore, option A is the best answer. Option B is incorrect because an attorney can be held liable even if they violate an ethical standard. Option C is incorrect because a statute of limitations is a civil, not criminal, matter. Option D is incorrect because an attorney will not be automatically disbarred for allowing a statute of limitations to lapse, but disciplinary action may be taken against them.

Edward, an Attorney, Allows a Statute of Limitations to Lapse