A judge in another state recently rejected a $464,000 fee request by a large law firm, accusing it of "gold plated lawyering" in what should have been a straightforward case. Although this isn't technically a legal malpractice case, it raises the interesting question...
Month: July 2018
When is an attorney not functioning as your attorney?
Most would think that you would only go to a lawyer when you need legal representation, right? There are, however, countless people throughout Florida who rely on attorneys for services that, while having potential legal ramifications, may not be actual...
Understanding the duties an attorney owes to previous clients
Many may view the attorney-client relationship as being unique amongst business associations given the potential for its longevity. Once one has found an attorney that he or she has faith in, he or she may continue to seek said attorney's advice and assistance on...
Are there practice areas where legal malpractice is more common?
Are there some areas of practice where legal malpractice claims are more likely? Yes, according to an annual survey of attorney malpractice claims by the insurance broker Ames & Gough. The survey indicates that a lawyer's participation in certain complex or...
How can I choose the right lawyer?
If you need legal assistance in Florida, finding the right lawyer is crucial. However, when faced with a multitude of choices you may feel overwhelmed, which can result in you choosing an attorney that doesn’t keep your best interests in mind. In this case,...
How long do I have to file a legal malpractice claim?
Timelines are incredibly important in the world of law. Many cases hinge on an exact sequence of events and can come apart if two things are out of order. Deadlines are equally important. If someone wrongs you in some way, you only have a certain amount of time to...
Legal malpractice: The two cases you need to win
Going to court can be exhausting, and doubly so if your lawyer doesn't do their job. Bringing a legal malpractice suit against your attorney is a way to recover damages that you should have gotten, had your lawyer acted competently. However, it also creates an added...
Which lawyers face the most legal malpractice suits?
Any attorney can come under fire for alleged malpractice. However, according to a recent survey conducted by a malpractice insurance broker, those who work in certain practice areas are more likely to face complaints or lawsuits for alleged misconduct than others....
What constitutes a conflict of interest?
According to reporting by Insurance Journal, conflicts of interest make up the majority of legal malpractice claims. Seven out of nine legal malpractice insurers listed conflicts of interests as the leading or second-highest cause of claims they've settled in the last...
Why is legal malpractice difficult to prove in court?
As you know, lawyers — as much as they are highly trained professionals — are human and prone to occasional error. However, if an attorney you chose as a representative were to exhibit a pattern of negligent, unethical or incompetent behavior that led to a...