New Jersey Malpractice by Lawyers

Provided by our New Jersey Malpractice Lawyer, Mark S. Guralnick

Lawyers make mistakes too. The most common mistakes are failing to adhere to deadlines, and failing to supervise legal support staffs. When a lawyer misses a statute of limitations or a court deadline, he places his client in peril. The client may lose money, property or other important legal rights. Ineffective attorneys are dangerous to the profession.

However, very good attorneys sometimes make a mistake. Highly qualified legal specialists sometimes fail to manage their associate lawyers or paralegals, or overlook a deadline. When these mishaps occur, a client has a right to make a claim with a New Jersey malpractice lawyer for damages. Most lawyers carry professional liability insurance to cover certain claims.

Not all mistakes made by lawyers require that you file a legal malpractice action against the lawyer. Rather, in many instances, the mistake can be cured by filing the appropriate motion or petition in court. Many courts permit a motion for a rehearing, for a new trial, for reconsideration and/or for relief from a judgment. Indeed, the answer in some cases is to file an appropriate appeal or post-trial motion rather than suing the prior lawyer. In other cases, however, it is clear that the lawyer’s negligence was the cause of the problem. In such a case, you should consult a New Jersey malpractice attorney who is willing to file an action against another lawyer.

The Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick has experience in handling legal malpractice cases. For more information on malpractice by lawyers, contact a New Jersey malpractice attorney or call 1-866-337-2900.