It is likely known throughout Florida that legal services are not cheap. When one is arguing a legal claim (be it civil or criminal), they want the best representation possible given what is at stake. Thus, they many be willing to pay whatever is needed to procure the...
Legal Malpractice
Attorney sued for not disclosing relationship with judge
Any legal matter should be free of any appearance of impropriety. That not only includes the actions and attitudes of the claimant and respondent, but also those of any of the attorneys and even the officers of the court involved in a case. "Impropriety" can include...
Fort Lauderdale lawyer sued for breaching fiduciary duty
When many of those in Florida seek out the services of an attorney, they are not doing so with the intent of having said professional represent them on a single matter. Rather, they may be looking for a lawyer that they can trust to turn to in the future to handle...
Special rules for attorneys acquiring clients
With all of the complexities that go into the practice of law, it may be easy for many in Florida to forget that attorneys (for the most part) are also small business owners. Like any business owner, the growth and success of their firms depends on good advertising....
Five common legal malpractice traps
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to fight for you to the best of their ability. While that may be an attorney’s intention, mistakes can be, and are made. Most mistakes are not considered legal malpractice, but some serious offenses that fall into that...
What does a conflict of interest look like?
When Florida residents like you are in legal trouble, you turn to a lawyer for help. But who do you turn to if you believe your lawyer doesn't have your best interests at the forefront of their mind? We at , are here to talk about what a...
Has your lawyer misused your funds?
As a resident of Florida who is currently going through legal strife, you will likely be relying on your lawyer for numerous things. But what do you do if the lawyer you rely on has failed you or betrayed your trust in some way?Unfortunately, lawyers don't always do...
What information can your attorney share publicly?
In today’s world, information flows freely. That often can includes details about legal matters in Florida, which (if you happen to be involved) you might just as soon prefer be kept private. Your desire to not have the specific details of a matter that you are...
Reviewing regulations for lawyer/non-lawyer partnerships
A major element of legal services is the avoidance of any appearance of a conflict of interest. When you hire an attorney in Florida, they must provide you with the best representation that is free of any influence from obligations to or affiliations with other...
Defining an attorney’s duties when managing assets
There may be times when, in the course of working with an attorney in Florida, that you be required to entrust said attorney with assets and property related to your representation. You likely maintain a high level of trust with your attorney (as have many of the...

