The Oklahoma Standard of Care of Attorney Negligence is based on the general standard of care applicable to all professional services. This standard requires attorneys to exercise reasonable care and diligence in providing legal services to their clients. It is the attorney’s duty to provide competent representation with the skill, care, and diligence necessary to protect the interests of the client. The Oklahoma standard of care of attorney negligence can be divided into three distinct categories: 1. Professional Negligence: Professional negligence is when an attorney fails to exercise the care, skill, and diligence that a reasonable attorney in the same field would use in similar circumstances. 2. Breach of Fiduciary Duty: A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when an attorney fails to act in the best interest of the client or takes actions that are harmful to the client’s interests. 3. Malpractice: Malpractice is a form of negligence that occurs when an attorney fails to act in accordance with the rules of professional conduct. In Oklahoma, attorneys are held to a higher standard of care than in other states, and can be held liable for any breach of their duties.