When the verdict goes against you in court, it can be shocking – and expensive. This is especially upsetting if you believe it was because of your lawyer’s negligence. An attorney has an ongoing duty when representing a client in litigation to exercise reasonable care...
Damages
Legal malpractice: Failure to advise a client of settlement offers
It is common for many lawsuits to settle before reaching the courtroom or even during the trial phase. A settlement agreement between parties in litigation is a negotiated contract to resolve the dispute without proceeding to a verdict. A settlement provides finality...
Attorney malpractice: The trial-within-a-trial
At our law firm, we represent people who have suffered losses because their previous legal counsel negligently practiced law. While there are many circumstances in which legal malpractice can occur, when lawyers are negligent in preparation for trial or in the...
Kinds of damages that may be recoverable for legal malpractice in Florida
When an attorney commits legal malpractice, to what kind of money damages might the client be entitled? As we have discussed in this space, a negligent lawyer is one who has violated their duty of care to the client, but the client only becomes eligible for legal...