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...
Investigation and Discovery
Breach of a lawyer’s duty of care before trial during investigation and discovery, part 2
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...
Legal malpractice: Inadequate investigation or discovery in a lawsuit, part 1
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...
Asbestos injury defendant alleges lawyers made trial errors and were disloyal
JM Eagle, also known as J-M Manufacturing, is the largest maker of plastic and PVC piping in the world, according to its website. In the 1980s, the company sold piping that contained asbestos, including for municipal water systems. While JM Eagle has not sold products...