Legal Malpractice

Attorneys should be trusting and open to talk with their clients. The trials they face could have a major impact on the client’s life. If they lose, the client could go to prison for years, miss out on thousands of dollars or not retain full custody of their...

People may approach most attorneys in Florida automatically assuming that said professionals are more than capable of handling their cases. Oftentimes, such an assumption may be justified, given the positive experiences that many people have had when working with...

You have probably heard the term "conflict of interest" used many times when describing the relationship between an attorney and a client. There is good reasoning behind this principle; you would not want your attorney's efforts on your behalf to be distracted due to...

Much is often made about the duties inherent with the attorney-client relationship. It is true that a lawyer is expected to do all that is within their power to provide the best representation for their client. However, that effort is not expected to come at the...

As a Floridian resident who depended on a legal professional to get you through a tough situation, it's normal to feel betrayed and hurt if they fail to do so. This is especially true if you feel like your loss stemmed from negligent actions on their part. However,...

Floridian residents just like you sometimes need legal guidance. Unfortunately, you may find yourself involved with a legal practice that does not uphold integrity. St. Denis & Davey, Attorneys at Law, shed light on the different actions a legal professional can...

A close relationship with an attorney can help clients get better case results. Lawyers who fail to communicate may not understand their clients' wishes and clients may not receive crucial case information. This communication failure can also result in missed...

Attorneys have a duty to ultimately represent their client’s best interests. However, this can prove difficult when the client has some form of mental disorder such as dementia or bipolar disease. Even when the client cannot make logical decisions from their...

In an effort to protect your organization's financial structure and build a trustworthy relationship with clients, you have hired the best accountants and financial representatives to handle the money that goes into and comes out of your business. As such, you rely on...

When someone hires an attorney to manage their funds, they trust that attorney to keep their money safe in a separate account. Unfortunately, some attorneys ignore best practices and decide to "comingle" their personal finances with that of their clients. People who...