Legal Malpractice

For attorneys, collecting fees for work performed is a standard part of practicing law. But when your legal fees amount to much more than expected and it does not seem as though your attorney completed the work billed, a fee dispute can occur. When you and your...

Everyone makes mistakes, and most Florida residents understand when it happens, despite the inconveniences it can bring. When an attorney makes a mistake, however, even a small one, it can be a little more than inconvenient—it can be quite costly.The American...

Entering the courtroom is intimidating, and it's essential you have the right support system to help you through a hearing or trial. It's crucial to choose the right lawyer for your circumstances so that you can depend on them during the process. Unfortunately, there...

Sometimes, numbers speak louder than words. And a recent study found a growing expense in legal malpractice claims against large law firms across the United States, resulting in payouts of over $50 million during 2017. According to Broker Ames and Gough, five...

How is legal malpractice revealed in a conflict of interest? Just as there are many ways for legal malpractice to happen, there are reasons behind the mistakes and ethical friction. Here are some types of legal malpractice stemming from a conflict of interest: ·...

You trust your lawyer to be your legal ally and not drop the ball when the outcome of your case is at stake. In reality, procrastination can create a ripple effect across the preparation and litigation of your case, causing it to ultimately suffer defeat. This unfair...

Laws at both the federal and state level in Florida are always being changed, broadened or narrowed. New ones are passed, and sometimes, others are struck down. One of the most stringent requirements of any attorney is staying current with all the changes and...

In any legal action, particularly lawsuits, somebody wins, and somebody loses. If you are the loser, you may begin to wonder whether you had the best representation. But anger over losing is not a good reason to initiate a legal malpractice suit in Florida.Tampa Bay...

Most Florida residents likely understand the concept of malpractice as something a professional person does that is illegal or improper. It can also mean something the expert fails to do, such as misdiagnose a medical condition or mishandle a defendant’s case in...

The most popular legal malpractice cases stem from conflicts of interest accusations towards the lawyer. This year, insurance broker Ames & Gough conducted a study with nine of the leading lawyers' professional liability insurance companies and found that seven of...