In some cases, it can be difficult to approximate exactly how much a lawyer will cost hire. Since varying factors can affect the amount of time a lawyer must dedicate to your case, you end up surprised at the bill you receive when it’s all over.To keep from...
Month: March 2019
What is professional liability insurance?
If you are like a lot of people who live in Florida, you might have heard reference to specific types of insurance coverages that are meant for businesses or people in specific professions. Lawyers are in a group of professionals who should carry a certain type of...
Options for legal conflicts of interest
If you have ever needed to hire an attorney in Florida, you should know that you have rights as a client. One of these rights is that your attorney should provide you with independent judgment and be loyal to you and your needs according to the American Bar...
Who should you report attorney misconduct to?
Dealing with legal issues in Florida can be a daunting task due to your relative unfamiliarity with the law and legal proceedings. Working with an attorney can be equally as intimidating given such a professional's knowledge of complex legal subjects and...
Why it’s important for a lawyer to have all the facts
While your lawyer may not be a detective for the police department, much of their job is actually pretty similar. When an attorney takes on a service for you — whether it be a divorce trial, personal injury claim or business deal — they give you their word...
What does legal malpractice insurance cover?
If you believe your Florida attorney committed some form of malpractice while representing you, you have the right to sue him or her for the damages you sustained as a result of his or negligence. Before you do so, however, you should determine whether or not (s)he...
What is a case within a case?
When you hired your Florida attorney, you believed that (s)he would take your case seriously and do everything in his or her power to help you win it. But you lost your case. While losing a lawsuit may not rise to the level of attorney malpractice, it can if your...
Legal malpractice case reinstated by appellate court
People or companies in Florida who pursue legal action against another entity after being wronged by that party should be able to trust that the justice system will return a fair decision. However, in order for this to happen, many things need to fall into place. One...