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...
Failure to Communicate
How could an unclear fee agreement lead to disputes?
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...
Did your lawyer neglect to communicate a crucial case development to you?
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...
Did your lawyer fail to follow your directions to your detriment?
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...
What if my prior lawyer kept silent about a settlement offer?
Were you the plaintiff or defendant in a civil lawsuit without the outcome you had expected or hoped for? You lost the case, or you had to pay money damages or higher damages than expected. On the other side, maybe you anticipated getting more money or relief than you...
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...

