Solicitor's can be held liable for negligence in several ways: 1) A solicitor has a duty to observe court rules and procedures with reasonable care, and may be liable if a client's claim is barred due to the solicitor's negligence, like missing a legal deadline. 2) Solicitors are also liable for the negligence of their employees or partners. 3) Under certain conditions, solicitors can owe a duty of care to third parties affected by their work, not just their direct clients. If a third party suffers financial losses due to a solicitor's negligence, they may be able to sue.