Florida residents often retain legal representation because they are dealing with difficult situations that could cost them a lot of money or even their liberty. Lawyers are directed by rules of professional responsibility and are obligated to respect those rules and...
Month: February 2020
When a lawyer withdraws from a case
When people in Florida hire a lawyer to deal with a serious civil conflict or criminal charges, they may rely on their attorney to provide strong, skilled representation and see the case through to the end. Still, there are circumstances when an attorney should...
Lewandowski Sues Former Lawyer for Malpractice
Corey Lewandowski, one of the campaign chairs for then-candidate Trump in the 2016 election, has filed a professional malpractice suit against his former attorney stemming from a property dispute with his neighbors. The lawsuit is illustrative of possible remedies...
Legal malpractice claim over lawyers who changed sides
Business owners in Florida may rely on their attorneys to provide reliable advice and representation, but they may face serious problems if their lawyers have a conflict of interest or engage in other questionable behavior. One company has been pursuing a legal...
Legal malpractice suit follows failed wrongful death case
When people in Florida lose a loved one due to someone else's negligence, a wrongful death claim may help them to pursue some measure of justice and accountability through compensation for the harms done. However, if an attorney fails to live up to their professional...
How to properly safeguard property
As a general rule, attorneys in Florida should keep their assets separate from assets owned by a client or other third party. This is generally true whether the asset is a tangible item or money held in a bank or any other type of account. It is also imperative for an...
Avoiding negligence when talking to the media
Attorneys in Florida and throughout the country are limited in what they can say to the media. For instance, they are not allowed to make any statements that are likely to be seen by a wide audience and that could be deemed to be prejudicial. However, they are allowed...
Woman sues lawyer over botched medical malpractice lawsuit
Statutes of limitations in Florida and around the country place strict limits on the amount of time parties have to initiate legal actions, and attorneys may be sued for malpractice if they fail to file paperwork on behalf of their clients within the period allowed....