When a commercial lender or a community bank extends credit to a business, the transaction is built upon a foundation of risk management. Securing the loan with collateral – such as real property, inventory, or equipment – is a fundamental way to mitigate that risk....
Lack of Due Diligence
Was your real estate transaction jeopardized by your lawyer’s failure to identify property encumbrances?
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...
Did your lawyer fail to name an indispensable party in your civil litigation?
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...
Did your attorney miss the statute of limitations in your personal injury case?
When you are injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, the legal system provides a pathway to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, this pathway is not open indefinitely. In Florida, as in all states, there...
Did a lawyer’s error in drafting a will or trust invalidate your loved one’s estate plan?
Most people create a will or trust because they want clarity. They want their assets to go where they intend with as little cost and stress as possible for the loved ones they leave behind. An estate plan only works, however, if it is legally effective. If a document...
Did your attorney’s poor oversight in statutory compliance lead to penalties?
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...
Did your lawyer fail to conduct adequate due diligence in your legal transaction?
When you hire an attorney for a business or real estate deal, you are not just paying for document drafting. In many cases, you rely on your lawyer to protect your interests in the deal, as well. Doing that requires investigating the key facts, identifying legal risks...
Did your attorney misinterpret your contractual obligations, causing you financial harm?
When you hire an attorney to review, negotiate or advise you about a contract, you reasonably expect a careful, accurate analysis. You don’t merely expect it; you rely on it. Contracts often turn on precise language. Single words, exact punctuation and...
What if your lawyer missed a potential defendant in your lawsuit?
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....
Did your lawyer overlook critical evidence during discovery?
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...

