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When you engage an attorney to facilitate a real estate transaction, you are seeking more than just a signature on a deed. You are relying on their professional expertise to ensure that the title you are receiving is "clear" – meaning it is free from hidden legal...
The process of managing a civil lawsuit requires a high degree of precision by the attorney, particularly when it comes to identifying who exactly needs to be involved in the litigation. In the legal world, certain individuals and entities are considered...
When you hire a lawyer for a business or real estate matter, you typically do so to help you navigate legal rules you may not deal with every day. Many of those rules are not optional. They are set by statutes or regulations and can carry fees, fines, interest or...
When pursuing legal claims for plaintiffs, it is crucial for attorneys to identify and investigate all the potential defendants. Doing so helps ensure that every avenue for recovery is explored, maximizing the potential compensation a plaintiff might receive....
When you entrust your case to an attorney, you expect them to diligently represent your interests during a lawsuit, especially during the discovery phase. This crucial stage involves gathering evidence that could be pivotal to the outcome of your case. But what...
Of course, many lawyers choose to be litigators whose main professional focus is to bring lawsuits seeking recovery for clients’ injuries or financial losses, or to otherwise resolve conflicts. Litigators also defend clients in court whom others have sued. Litigation...
When a party purchases real estate, they usually have an intended use for the parcel. It is common to retain an attorney to facilitate the transaction. The clients reasonably expect that the lawyer will do what needs to be done to transfer ownership of the real estate...
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...
In part 1 of this post, we described the investigation and discovery phases of a trial. Today, we will share ways in which lawyers might commit legal malpractice during these processes. Missing important evidence An attorney owes their client whom they represent in a...
Part of an attorney’s legal duty to their client in a lawsuit is uncovering evidence of what happened to cause the dispute. Initially, the lawyer will investigate the facts to learn whether the client has a valid claim. If enough evidence exists to support the case...