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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...
We have written about the requirement of an attorney-client relationship for a legal malpractice claim to succeed. In addition, we previously described a narrowly defined group of third-party beneficiaries of attorney-client relationships with standing to sue a lawyer...
We recently talked about the first element of a legal malpractice claim against a lawyer: the attorney-client relationship. In that post, we explained that a person suing their lawyer for malpractice must first establish that there was an attorney-client relationship....
When someone believes that their attorney’s negligence or malpractice harmed them, they must show three elements to establish that legal malpractice occurred: An attorney-client relationship The attorney’s breach or neglect of a reasonable duty owed to the client The...
Generally speaking, someone seeking legal counsel is confused, stressed and in need of very wise counsel. Even licensed attorneys – who are conversant in the law – seek legal counsel when facing possible litigation.The old adage, a person who represents...
Every attorney owes his client a number of duties. Attorneys are sworn to uphold a code of ethics, and when they do not, civil - and sometimes criminal - penalties may follow. A crucial aspect of the attorney-client relationship is attorney-client privilege. Without...
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...