In virtually any business sector there are understood and accepted behaviors and codes of conduct. Many companies in Florida specifically document and train employees on their specific business conduct rules and the company you work for might do this very thing....
Month: November 2017
When a lawyer cannot be trusted
It is generally seen as a comfort that professionals such as doctors, bankers and lawyers are dedicated to protecting clients. Yet when professionals do not maintain an ethical compass, a multitude of issues can ensue -- not to mention the trust lost on behalf of the...
One thing you should know before filing a legal malpractice claim
You're driving to work, minding your own business. Suddenly, an SUV swerves across the median and slams into your driver's side door. You wind up in the hospital, unable to work for months. So you decide to take matters into your own hands: you sue.You hire a lawyer...
The details of legal malpractice lawsuits
Deceptive behavior is a manner commonly used to describe criminals, not lawyers. Yet, to the shock of clients, some legal professionals are found guilty of professional malpractice. While most Floridians likely connect malpractice with surgical errors in the medical...
Attorney sued for sharing of client’s murder case
For those in Jacksonville that have been involved in legal matters, the initial rulings on their cases may not necessarily signal the end of their efforts. They may look to continue to appeal decisions (or fight to retain favorable outcomes). Thus, their relationships...
Detailing clergy malpractice
You may rightly assume that ethical standards apply to doctors, lawyers, accountants and even contractors. Yet what about clergy? If you attend the services of a particular religion or faith, you no doubt assign a great deal of esteem and trust to the person who...