Professional Malpractice

When an individual in Florida decides to address a situation through the legal process, trust and clarity are two essential components. After all, one must place some level of trust in a professional who claims to resolve legal issues or work on other client-based...

Most in Jacksonville likely only associate the concept of a "standard of care" to the medical field, which is why whenever news of a malpractice lawsuit surfaces, it automatically assumed to refer to a lawsuit filed against a doctor. Yet the truth is that a standard...

It may have been good news to you to learn that your family member in Florida hired an attorney to draft estate planning documents. However, even if your loved one is satisfied that things were carried out properly, there could be mistakes that do not show up until...

A Florida attorney has responsibilities that he or she should take seriously. However, if you have hired someone who is careless, that behavior could land you in a world of hurt, whether it was the failure to do something or doing something that should not have been...

If you or someone you know have worked with an attorney on a sensitive matter and then later you believe that your legal counsel may have not provided you appropriate advice or service, you may need or want to consider investigating a malpractice claim. This can be a...

Legal malpractice in Florida is a unique type of claim that can become viable many years, even decades, after a prior separate legal matter began. A lawyer who causes a court to dismiss a case due to inaction or lack of prosecution may find himself on the defending...

Conflict of interest is a term that many in Jacksonville may like to throw around, particularly when dealing with legal professionals. The generally accepted opinion on this matter is that anytime your attorney has dealings with both sides of your dispute, or has any...

Florida residents may find themselves in need of legal counsel for many reasons. These could include a divorce, financial challenges and even a bankruptcy filing, the need to seek compensation after a workplace accident or motor vehicle accident and more. Regardless...

Earlier this week, we concluded a series of ongoing posts discussing the attorney discipline process here in Florida from the filing of the initial complaint all the way to the hearing before the state Supreme Court.In today's post, we'll conclude a parallel...

In today's post, we'll conclude our ongoing discussion of the how the attorney discipline process works here in Florida. Once again, our purpose in this important endeavor has been to help shed some light on how those who have been harmed by the unscrupulous tactics...