Legal malpractice can be caused by many kinds of legal mistakes, such as failing to file paperwork on time or forgetting to return a client's calls and missing deadlines with their case. An attorney who makes errors could end up costing a client their opportunity in...
Legal Malpractice
Laziness could constitute legal malpractice
When you hire a lawyer, you have the right to expect adequate representation. The competence of your lawyer could mean the difference between a successful outcome that protects your rights or interests and one that leaves you without options.Not every unsuccessful...
Were you poorly represented in a military enlistment contract?
When people enlist in the military it’s serious business. Sure, there’s a lot of excitement, even if it’s nervous excitement. But entering into the military means signing an enlistment contract. Contracts have earned a reputation for their fine print...
What are 3 kinds of legal malpractice?
If there is anything in the world that is frustrating, it's when a professional doesn't do their job correctly. You expect someone who has been educated in law to know what they're doing and to protect your rights. You expect the service that you'd receive with any...
Dabbling might lead to legal malpractice claims
Attorneys have a duty to provide adequate representation for their clients. Most attorneys have an area of the law in which they focus. This is what they've taken the time to study and learn the concepts of this particular area. But, some attorneys will opt to try to...
Improper handling of legal documents can ruin your case
You were very cautious when giving your attorney the documents that they'd need for your case. You relied on their expertise to turn in the right paperwork and to handle your documents correctly.You know that a well-trained attorney should know how to handle your...
Military divorce and pension division can result in malpractice
Sometimes, lawyers handle so many divorce proceedings that they almost become routine. As such, some attorneys may make the mistake of applying standard divorce law practices to military divorce cases. However, military divorce proceedings involve numerous complex and...
Evaluate the outcome of your case for damages
Realizing that your lawyer didn't handle your case in the way you wanted them to is a tough position to be in. One of the first things you need to do if you're in this position is to evaluate the outcome of the case. If there are any damages that you suffered because...
Law firm accused of malpractice for suing wrong defendant
A lawsuit alleging unpaid commissions from a real estate deal has turned into a claim for legal malpractice. The claim alleges that the firm initially filed suit against the wrong parties. The suit alleges that this caused a delay which made it impossible to recover...
These four factors can make or break your malpractice case
You know that your attorney didn't handle your case correctly. You went to another afterward to discuss the situation, and they were shocked at how badly the case was handled.Over time, you've thought about making a malpractice claim, but you weren't sure how to go...

