When a situation arises in which you need to hire a lawyer in Florida, you should feel confident that the person you select to work with will represent you fairly and provide services, information and counsel that is in your best interest. This is a relatively basic...
Month: October 2018
Defense attorney raises question of conflict of interest
Every attorney in Florida is held to a high level of ethical standards so that all persons represented by them receive fair and appropriate counsel that is truly in their best interest. This is true in any situation whether a person needs an attorney to create an...
A dozen rule violations cost Florida-based attorney his license
Everyone makes mistakes, even attorneys in Florida, and a legal mistake does not necessarily amount to malpractice. However, it is legal malpractice when an attorney's negligent, incompetent or dishonest professional conduct causes harm to one or more clients, and...
How communication is key in preventing legal malpractice
Attorneys should be trusting and open to talk with their clients. The trials they face could have a major impact on the client’s life. If they lose, the client could go to prison for years, miss out on thousands of dollars or not retain full custody of their...
2 malpractice lawsuits filed against same attorney
People may approach most attorneys in Florida automatically assuming that said professionals are more than capable of handling their cases. Oftentimes, such an assumption may be justified, given the positive experiences that many people have had when working with...
Overcoming a potential conflict of interest
You have probably heard the term "conflict of interest" used many times when describing the relationship between an attorney and a client. There is good reasoning behind this principle; you would not want your attorney's efforts on your behalf to be distracted due to...
What duties to attorneys have to third parties?
Much is often made about the duties inherent with the attorney-client relationship. It is true that a lawyer is expected to do all that is within their power to provide the best representation for their client. However, that effort is not expected to come at the...
Is negligence responsible for your lost case?
As a Floridian resident who depended on a legal professional to get you through a tough situation, it's normal to feel betrayed and hurt if they fail to do so. This is especially true if you feel like your loss stemmed from negligent actions on their part. However,...
What actions are considered legal malpractice?
Floridian residents just like you sometimes need legal guidance. Unfortunately, you may find yourself involved with a legal practice that does not uphold integrity. St. Denis & Davey, Attorneys at Law, shed light on the different actions a legal professional can...