Legal matters can often move at a glacial place, yet that may be by design. After all, given all that is at stake, Florida residents want to ensure that those representing them have all the time needed to research and prepare for their cases. The consequence to this...
Month: December 2018
What duties arise from a legal consultation?
Like most in Florida, prior to your current situation, you likely could not envision being in a scenario in which you would need to secure the services of an attorney. Yet you probably hear advertisements for local lawyers soliciting your business, telling you to come...
Understanding the “advice of counsel” defense
People in Florida rely on lawyers to know and correctly interpret the law. Most would never believe that acting on the advice of their attorneys could potentially lead to legal troubles, yet what happens if it does? There is a valid legal defense that some claim in...
Approaching a legal malpractice case properly
If you think that a legal professional may have violated your rights, you should immediately examine your entire situation and see which options you have. Pursuing legal action may be vital and there are a number of things you should realize before filing suit. For...
The denial of legal malpractice
Every day, there are people who find themselves let down by a legal professional that they were counting on. Legal malpractice can be incredibly devastating and it takes on many different forms. For example, legal malpractice may involve the breach of fiduciary...
What is the legal discovery process?
The legal discovery process refers to an attorney gathering evidence in preparation for a trial. Discovery involves both the attorney’s client as well as the other party involved in a suit, which helps legal counsel bring together their case. Live About explains...
What attorney red flags should I look out for?
Whether it’s concerning a criminal or civil case, securing quality legal counsel is hugely important. While most attorneys working today strive to do the best for their clients, the unfortunate fact remains that some lawyers are simply not up to par. To help you...