Professional Malpractice

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

People turn to attorneys for help with their legal matters in Jacksonville due to their unfamiliarity with the law and their inexperience in dealing with judicial procedures. The expectation is that not only will their attorneys provide the knowledge needed to support...

Hiring a lawyer is a step that ideally helps an individual relieve legal tensions. Yet when a lawyer fails to provide that assistance, a client could find themselves dealing with the same legal issues they initially sought to resolve, or worse: their issues could...

There is an old adage that says you never should mix business with pleasure. Outside of referring to your activities, this saying can be applied to any aspect of business. Whenever a professional combines business and personal resources, the potential for trouble...

When referencing cases of professional malpractice in Jacksonville, many of those involved will use the term "breach of ethics." At first glance, identifying an ethical breach may seem difficult because ethics themselves are seemingly subjective. What one may deem to...

No matter the type of situation, legal procedures can take extensive time, planning and dedication. When a Florida resident places trust in a legal practice, they rely on their chosen attorney to help sort issues out. When that lawyer fails to do so, the situation can...