Legal Malpractice

A typical lawsuit is a months-long process. The court sets the schedule that includes several key deadlines for filing and serving documents. As the plaintiff or defendant, you rely on your attorney to keep everything organized and on track in case the litigation goes...

Once you discover that your former attorney committed malpractice in their representation of you, you might be eager to take action to set things right. At the same time, you could be coming off a long lawsuit or other legal proceeding and feeling a little tired of...

When you hire an attorney to represent you in any matter, you expect your lawyer to do an effective job.  This is true even if the outcome ends up not being what you hoped. Although no attorney can guarantee a certain result, according to the American Bar Association,...

Most of us try to keep our work lives and personal lives separate. This is especially important for fiduciaries, professionals who handle money and other assets on behalf of clients. The law requires fiduciaries, including attorneys, to keep their clients' assets...

An attorney's advice to clients is typically based on their experience and knowledge of the relevant law. If your lawyer is unfamiliar with what the law says about a particular aspect of your problem, they will research the applicable statute, case law, regulation...

When an attorney takes on a client, they assume several responsibilities in order to provide the client the best possible representation that the lawyer can provide based on their talents and experience. One of the most important of these obligations is the fiduciary...

As part of proving your legal malpractice claim against a current or former attorney, you must show that the person was in fact your lawyer at some point. The attorney might argue as a defense that an attorney-client relationship was never established between...

In order to get the best possible representation and advice from your attorney, you need to be able to trust them with sensitive and confidential information related to your legal matter. The attorney-client privilege means that anything you tell your lawyer will...

Have you had a bad experience with a lawyer?  After a bad experience with litigation or some other legal matter, you might be left wondering if your attorney did their best or if you have been the victim of legal malpractice. Even an experienced, skilled and dedicated...

You need an attorney who is an effective communicator. The number one complaint clients make against attorneys is failure to communicate. You deserve to be kept informed in a timely fashion.  When you ask questions, you deserve prompt, clear and quick responses. If...