When you hire a lawyer, you expect them to help fix an issue. You do not expect or need them to add more problems to your situation. It can be frustrating when your attorney does not meet your expectations, does not return your calls or emails, or misunderstands your...
Legal Malpractice
Is there a link between attorney substance abuse and malpractice?
If you count yourself among the many people across Florida who have recently hired an attorney, you probably did so with full confidence that the person you chose would advocate on your behalf to the fullest extent possible. Regrettably, however, some attorneys fail...
Was I a victim of legal malpractice?
When you hired a Florida lawyer, you did so under the assumption that you would receive fair and adequate representation. However, throughout the course of your case, you started to feel as if something wasn’t right. Witness interviews appeared to be...
Know your rights: seven ethical standards for lawyers
When hiring a lawyer, most Floridians are dealing with emotionally and financially devastating issues. Even after you have settled on a lawyer, you may question your decision. Perhaps your lawyer is slow to respond to emails, or you feel he or she is not working...
What defines an attorney conflict of interest?
If you’ve hired a lawyer in the past, the odds are that you went through some serious and painful experiences to get you to that point. If the outcome went against you, it’s undoubtedly felt even worse. It’s natural to question if your attorney was...
Things to investigate before suing for legal malpractice
There can be many reasons why things don't go your way when you pursue legal action. When the outcome is particularly negative to you, it might be only natural to find someone to blame for your misfortune. An easy target is often the attorney you hired.However, just...
What qualifies as legal malpractice?
You might be very upset with your attorney if you recently lost a case. The legal process is often very long and draining, making an unsatisfactory outcome very hard to take. It’s very common for any client to blame their lawyer when this happens, and many want to...
What online reviews can (and can’t) tell you about a lawyer
When the average person needs legal help, it’s hard to know where to turn. Selecting an attorney to represent you during your most vulnerable time is a major decision. You want to find someone you can trust with the details of your case and knows exactly how to...
The Top 3 Reasons For Legal Malpractice
When you have a problem that needs legal intervention such as a divorce decree or a stressful personal injury claim, you turn to lawyers for help. You trust that they will be competent and resolve any legal issues you have while being compliant with all relevant...
$5 million legal malpractice verdict
When a firm is contacted to vet an acquisition, their client expects them to complete a full review and provide accurate information, especially regarding who would be responsible for any financial liabilities. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens as...

