Is dating a client legal malpractice?
In the age of dating apps, people still sometimes meet romantic partners in the real world. You might have first met your spouse or partner at a party or some other random encounter. Or perhaps a mutual friend introduced you. You never know how you and your life...
An attorney-client relationship can form more easily than you might think
Obviously, an attorney must be your lawyer before they can commit legal malpractice against you. Usually, an attorney and client form the relationship formally after meeting and signing an agreement. But this is not the only way to form an attorney-client relationship...
Breakdowns in attorney-client communication can lead to malpractice
When you take your car to the mechanic, you depend on their knowledge and ability to analyze the problem. But you still expect them to describe what the issue with your vehicle is and recommend a repair before proceeding. After all, it's your car and your money at...
Are there exceptions to attorney-client privilege?
The attorney-client privilege is one of the foundational bedrocks of the U.S. legal system. As the client, it allows you to be fully honest with your attorney without fear. That candor helps your lawyer give you useful and accurate advice, and prepare a strategy to...
AI: useful legal tool, or potential malpractice trap?
Artificial intelligence has arrived in our daily lives. The technology seems to have reached the point at which users can get it to draw pictures, compose songs and write documents based on a few short prompts. (A human wrote this blog post, if you were wondering.)...
What to do if your are unhappy with your attorney
There are no guarantees in the law. You can be confident that you were in the right but still lose your lawsuit. Maybe the other party had a stronger case. Or maybe your attorney committed malpractice in your case. It's common to question your lawyer's performance...
Missed deadlines: honest mistake or 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...
Why you should not delay your legal malpractice claim
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...
Did your previous attorney have a conflict of interest?
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,...
What is commingling?
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...