The process of managing a civil lawsuit requires a high degree of precision by the attorney, particularly when it comes to identifying who exactly needs to be involved in the litigation. In the legal world, certain individuals and entities are considered...
Litigation Malpractice
Did your attorney miss the statute of limitations in your personal injury case?
When you are injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, the legal system provides a pathway to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, this pathway is not open indefinitely. In Florida, as in all states, there...
Did your attorney’s failure to comply with court protocols impact your case?
Navigating the legal landscape requires a lawyer's keen attention to detail, especially when it comes to adhering to court protocols. This duty extends beyond mere representation; it encompasses meticulous compliance with procedural rules that govern civil litigation....
Did your attorney’s poor trial preparation impact your case’s outcome?
When you entrust an attorney with your case, you expect them to be diligent and thorough when preparing for trial. Doing so is crucial for achieving a successful outcome. In fact, lawyers in Florida have a legal and ethical duty to ensure that they are adequately...
Did your lawyer overlook critical evidence during discovery?
When you entrust your case to an attorney, you expect them to diligently represent your interests during a lawsuit, especially during the discovery phase. This crucial stage involves gathering evidence that could be pivotal to the outcome of your case. But what...
Did your lawyer fail to follow your directions to your detriment?
A basic premise of the attorney-client relationship is that the client steers the ship. The reason the relationship exists at all is the client’s need for legal services that the lawyer agrees to provide. In a broad sense, legal counsel educates the client by...
Did your lawyer inadequately investigate your legal claim?
Of course, many lawyers choose to be litigators whose main professional focus is to bring lawsuits seeking recovery for clients’ injuries or financial losses, or to otherwise resolve conflicts. Litigators also defend clients in court whom others have sued. Litigation...
A missed legal deadline can gravely harm a client’s interests
When something is important enough to seek the representation of a lawyer, you expect professionalism, skill, knowledge and the ability to help you reach your goals or fix your problem. What you do not anticipate is that legal counsel could make a basic mistake that...
Can unprofessional conduct in court become legal malpractice?
We hear in the news about trials where the lawyers face sanctions, discipline, fines or charges of unethical behavior for questionable actions in the courtroom or the course of litigation. These controversial acts may include making repetitive, frivolous or meritless...

