Legal Malpractice

A Florida-based law firm is representing the receiver of the Jay Peak ski resort in Vermont who says the ex-attorneys of the former owner and associates failed to act in order to protect many investors who were allegedly victims of fraud. The lawsuit was filed in...

Attorneys in Florida and around the country may face legal malpractice lawsuits when their negligent actions cause their clients harm. A Philadelphia lawyer was threatened with such a lawsuit when he demanded $320,000 in compensation for services already provided from...

When hiring an attorney to assist you with an injury claim, an incident involving medical malpractice or virtually any other legal situation, you expect them to represent your case with professionalism and achieve the results you desire.You assume your attorney will...

People in Florida whose attorneys are negligent in their representation may be able to file a lawsuit against them. In New Mexico, an attorney has been accused of negligence, breach of contract and legal malpractice. This is the second order for probation for him in...

There are situations in which a person in Florida may find that an attorney has mishandled a case. If this happens, the person may have the option of filing a claim against the attorney for legal malpractice.A common example is an attorney failing to observe the...

Attorneys in Florida and throughout the country are required to act in a fiduciary role. This means that they are not allowed to have conflicts of interest in any matters that they are involved in. A conflict of interest could arise if the attorney doesn't know who...

Property disputes can lead to costly judgments, and some Florida clients may feel as if they did not get a fair shake or adequate representation from their attorneys. In one case, a real estate law firm is facing a lawsuit from a trucking business after the company...

Landlord-tenant cases in Florida and across the country can lead to serious fallout, both for the people involved and for the lawyers who represent them. When people lose access to their homes, they may bear substantial costs and face difficulties finding a new place...

In Florida, it is common for athletes and entertainers to seek help from attorneys and agents to represent their interests. While most attorneys place their clients' interests first, some lawyers fail to do so and engage in malpractice. If you have been the victim of...

Legal malpractice lawsuits in Florida and around the country are most commonly filed because of conflict of interest issues, according to a 2018 survey of the nation's leading insurers. Seven of the nine insurance companies polled reported that conflict of interest...