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...
Trial Errors
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...
What if your lawyer missed a potential defendant in your lawsuit?
When pursuing legal claims for plaintiffs, it is crucial for attorneys to identify and investigate all the potential defendants. Doing so helps ensure that every avenue for recovery is explored, maximizing the potential compensation a plaintiff might receive....
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 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...
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...
More on artificial intelligence: Potential impact on legal malpractice
People in many professions are working with artificial intelligence (AI) to see how it can enhance their work. But equally important is careful analysis of ways in which AI may harm the integrity of work product, even when the enhancements seem significant. We...
Expert opinion on an attorney’s duty of care to a former client
When an attorney fails to adhere to their duty of care to their client and the lack of proper care in the delivery of legal services negligently harms the client, counsel has committed legal malpractice. The client may file a lawsuit for malpractice against their...
Artificial intelligence may provide new avenues for legal malpractice
Widespread media reports are dire about predictions of harm from artificial intelligence (AI) – up to and including an actual, apocalyptic doomsday. Lawyers are sizing up whether and how AI might support or enhance the practice of law. After all, an AI-powered program...

