In virtually any business sector there are understood and accepted behaviors and codes of conduct. Many companies in Florida specifically document and train employees on their specific business conduct rules and the company you work for might do this very thing....
Professional Malpractice
When a lawyer cannot be trusted
It is generally seen as a comfort that professionals such as doctors, bankers and lawyers are dedicated to protecting clients. Yet when professionals do not maintain an ethical compass, a multitude of issues can ensue -- not to mention the trust lost on behalf of the...
The details of legal malpractice lawsuits
Deceptive behavior is a manner commonly used to describe criminals, not lawyers. Yet, to the shock of clients, some legal professionals are found guilty of professional malpractice. While most Floridians likely connect malpractice with surgical errors in the medical...
Attorney sued for sharing of client’s murder case
For those in Jacksonville that have been involved in legal matters, the initial rulings on their cases may not necessarily signal the end of their efforts. They may look to continue to appeal decisions (or fight to retain favorable outcomes). Thus, their relationships...
Detailing clergy malpractice
You may rightly assume that ethical standards apply to doctors, lawyers, accountants and even contractors. Yet what about clergy? If you attend the services of a particular religion or faith, you no doubt assign a great deal of esteem and trust to the person who...
Did your attorney communicate with you properly?
When you hire an attorney in Florida, the success of your case depends on the way he or she communicates with you from the initial consultation through negotiations, settlement or a trial. Legal ethics hold attorneys to a number of duties that they must fulfill, and...
School board member accused of conflict of interest
For many in Jacksonville, the idea behind a conflict of interest may be difficult to completely comprehend. To them, it may not seem all that strange for a person's professional and personal lives to mix. Yet issues related to conflicts of interests go well...
Reviewing Robert’s Rules
Jacksonville residents might understand the meaning of the term "conflict of interest," yet might not fully comprehend its many applications. They might assign it to any cases in which an authoritative figure has a personal connection to a matter being reviewed. In...
The many sides to professional malpractice
When it comes to the topic of malpractice, most Floridians might connect such incidents with the medical field. However, professional malpractice cases are not uncommon in the state. Many of these cases involve conflict of interest between lawyer and client, but...
Understanding the importance of attorney specialization
You hire an attorney in Jacksonville typically based off one simple assumption: That he or she knows the law. Unfortunately, based off of some of the experiences of past clients that we here at St. Denis & Davey have worked with, many view the law to be a single...