No one should have to go through legal malpractice. When an attorney takes on a case, it's their responsibility to make sure they can handle it and provide their client with the best possible service. They are responsible for ethical behavior and need to provide...
Month: June 2020
Attorneys must keep client information confidential
There is a certain level of trust that must exist between an attorney and a client. The client has the right to expect that the attorney will keep things that are told to them confidential. The legal concept of attorney-client privilege is the basis for this...
How does legal malpractice affect victims?
Legal malpractice can be caused by many kinds of legal mistakes, such as failing to file paperwork on time or forgetting to return a client's calls and missing deadlines with their case. An attorney who makes errors could end up costing a client their opportunity in...
Laziness could constitute legal malpractice
When you hire a lawyer, you have the right to expect adequate representation. The competence of your lawyer could mean the difference between a successful outcome that protects your rights or interests and one that leaves you without options.Not every unsuccessful...
Were you poorly represented in a military enlistment contract?
When people enlist in the military it’s serious business. Sure, there’s a lot of excitement, even if it’s nervous excitement. But entering into the military means signing an enlistment contract. Contracts have earned a reputation for their fine print...
What are 3 kinds of legal malpractice?
If there is anything in the world that is frustrating, it's when a professional doesn't do their job correctly. You expect someone who has been educated in law to know what they're doing and to protect your rights. You expect the service that you'd receive with any...
Dabbling might lead to legal malpractice claims
Attorneys have a duty to provide adequate representation for their clients. Most attorneys have an area of the law in which they focus. This is what they've taken the time to study and learn the concepts of this particular area. But, some attorneys will opt to try to...
Did your lawyer violate your confidentiality?
A lawyer is supposed to be a trusted ally when you need legal assistance. You should be able to count on your lawyer to make sure that your information is secure.A breach in confidentiality is not always when a lawyer intentionally gives your information to an...
Improper handling of legal documents can ruin your case
You were very cautious when giving your attorney the documents that they'd need for your case. You relied on their expertise to turn in the right paperwork and to handle your documents correctly.You know that a well-trained attorney should know how to handle your...
Military divorce and pension division can result in malpractice
Sometimes, lawyers handle so many divorce proceedings that they almost become routine. As such, some attorneys may make the mistake of applying standard divorce law practices to military divorce cases. However, military divorce proceedings involve numerous complex and...