Property disputes can lead to costly judgments, and some Florida clients may feel as if they did not get a fair shake or adequate representation from their attorneys. In one case, a real estate law firm is facing a lawsuit from a trucking business after the company...
Month: November 2019
Landlord-tenant dispute leads to malpractice allegations
Landlord-tenant cases in Florida and across the country can lead to serious fallout, both for the people involved and for the lawyers who represent them. When people lose access to their homes, they may bear substantial costs and face difficulties finding a new place...
Conflicts of interest in sports and entertainment law
In Florida, it is common for athletes and entertainers to seek help from attorneys and agents to represent their interests. While most attorneys place their clients' interests first, some lawyers fail to do so and engage in malpractice. If you have been the victim of...
Conflict issues are the cause of most legal malpractice lawsuits
Legal malpractice lawsuits in Florida and around the country are most commonly filed because of conflict of interest issues, according to a 2018 survey of the nation's leading insurers. Seven of the nine insurance companies polled reported that conflict of interest...
Mistakes during discovery could be legal malpractice
Before civil cases go to trial in Florida, the parties involved go through what is known as the discovery process. During discovery, attorneys seek to gather evidence that could help them to negotiate a favorable settlement or prevail in court. This is done by...
Lawyer accused of conflict in fraud case
A former investment company owner convicted of fraud is accusing his lawyer of providing ineffective representation leading to his conviction and imprisonment. The man was convicted of defrauding investors in Florida and across the country of over $200 million. At the...
Television producer alleges legal malpractice in lawsuit
Attorneys in Florida and around the country have fiduciary relationships with their clients. This means that they are ethically bound to act in their best interests at all times. When lawyers breach this duty, they can face professional censure and legal malpractice...
How clerical errors can lead to legal malpractice
Practicing law is difficult work. The stakes are often high for your clients and you do everything you can to do right by them. After all, they place their trust, belief and even invest financially in your legal expertise to lead them to a better outcome. The easiest...