Legal Malpractice

There simply is no legal process that is easy. Most are not particularly pleasant, either. Stress, uncertainty and the fear of a system you don't understand makes it especially critical that an attorney not only has your best interests at heart, but has the capability...

You may have encountered attorneys who act like they know it all. However, most lawyers recognize their limitations. Depending on the nature of your case, your attorney may choose to employ nonlawyers, such as accountants, medical professionals, and social workers in...

Because of the trust that clients place in their attorneys, attorneys must maintain a high ethical standard. Attorneys that fail to uphold the Rules of Professional Conduct can cause serious harm to their clients. Misconduct can take many different forms, including...

If your attorney abuses your trust, you may find yourself new financial, legal and personal concerns. You may face new legal concerns because of their negligent representation, need to repair damage to your finances and handle the emotional fallout of this difficult...

Lawyers owe a fiduciary duty to their clients. In other words, lawyers must act in the best interests of their clients. When lawyers breach their fiduciary duties, it might constitute malpractice. One of the most common ways lawyers breach their fiduciary duties is...

When an attorney does not fulfill their end of the relationship with a client, they compromise their trust with that client. Trust between the client and lawyer is one of the main elements holding the integrity of our nation’s legal system together. It may not always...

It's unfair to have to deal with an attorney who doesn't respect your time. It's not your responsibility to call multiple times to get updates when your attorney should be responding to your call the first time. It's not fair for you to wonder if they're going to meet...

Attorneys learn a lot of valuable information in law school. Some of the topics that their textbooks and professors stress are how to uphold their obligations to the clients. They can minimize their chances of being accused of legal malpractice by doing so.Lawyers...

No one should have to go through legal malpractice. When an attorney takes on a case, it's their responsibility to make sure they can handle it and provide their client with the best possible service. They are responsible for ethical behavior and need to provide...

There is a certain level of trust that must exist between an attorney and a client. The client has the right to expect that the attorney will keep things that are told to them confidential. The legal concept of attorney-client privilege is the basis for this...