100 years + of collective legal malpractice experience
When you hire an attorney, you expect loyalty, clear judgment and advocacy devoted to your interests. Under the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct, lawyers must be reasonably competent and diligent in their representation – and they must avoid conflicts of interest...
When you hire an attorney to review, negotiate or advise you about a contract, you reasonably expect a careful, accurate analysis. You don’t merely expect it; you rely on it. Contracts often turn on precise language. Single words, exact punctuation and...
When you decide to pursue a personal injury claim, one of the most important decisions you will make is who will represent you. Many people assume that, if something goes wrong with their representation down the road, they will have the right to have the dispute...
When you engage the services of an attorney, the foundation of that professional relationship is built on trust and clear communication. One of the most critical aspects of this communication pertains to settlement offers. These offers can significantly impact the...
When you engage a lawyer, the expectation is that all aspects of the professional relationship, including fee arrangements, will be clearly communicated and understood. However, misunderstandings can arise when fee agreements are not transparent or adequately...
The relationship between a lawyer and their client is founded on trust and transparency. Effective communication is essential in ensuring that clients are fully informed about the status and developments in their case. When a lawyer fails to communicate crucial case...
Class action lawsuits involve representing a large group of people in a single case, typically against a corporation or other large entity. These cases can be enormously complex, requiring attorneys to manage numerous clients, claims and deadlines. While most...
When you find yourself involved in a multi-vehicle accident, selecting an attorney who will represent your interests exclusively is paramount. This is a cornerstone of the attorney-client relationship, characterized by undivided loyalty and rigorous advocacy. In the...
A basic premise of the attorney-client relationship is that the client steers the ship. The reason the relationship exists at all is the client’s need for legal services that the lawyer agrees to provide. In a broad sense, legal counsel educates the client by...
Today we go back to the basics that define legal malpractice. When an attorney fails to adhere to a reasonable duty of care in the legal matter they took on for a client and the client suffers harm as a result, the client has a claim for attorney malpractice that can...