Month: March 2020

Every legal matter has a specific amount of time that it can be filed in court. This varies according to the type of matter and the state in which it is filed. The statutes of limitation in Florida are fairly generous for most matters, especially when you compare them...

Missed a statute of limitations? That can be a major problem for your case. While some judges might be persuaded to waive the statute of limitations in rare cases, it's more likely that you won't be able to bring your case at all.So, what do you do if you missed the...

Hiring an attorney means putting your trust in a professional who you expect to behave ethically. You don't expect them to commit legal malpractice when handling your case. Even if you trust your lawyer, you should still keep an eye out for these signs of...

It's a shock when you're hoping for an attorney to take care of your case and later find out that nothing was done right. Whether it's missed deadlines or the mishandling of your case, it's important that you get the support you need and are able to have the situation...

Attorneys are expected to behave in an ethical manner no matter what's going on with their business. They must ensure that they comply with applicable laws. One thing that they must be especially careful not to do is take a client that results in a conflict of...

Florida lawyers owe fiduciary duties to their clients and are expected to represent them ethically and diligently. Unfortunately, some attorneys violate their duties and are negligent in their representation. A lawsuit that was recently filed in Minnesota demonstrates...

Legal malpractice can cause people in Florida to suffer substantial losses. A recent verdict in a case in Georgia demonstrates how extensive the losses can be when attorneys engage in malpractice in their representation of clients. Attorneys owe fiduciary duties to...

There are many ways in which Florida attorneys and others across the country could commit legal malpractice. For instance, substantive errors are the cause of 46% of all malpractice claims. Substantive errors typically include failing to know the law or failing to...

Business-related litigation can become complicated quickly for companies and law firms in Florida if conflicts of interest arise. A dispute between Dentons, a multinational law firm, and its former client, RevoLaze, culminated in a $32.3 million jury verdict against...