How to Sue a Negligent Attorney
Posted November 12th, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
f you hired an attorney to help you with your legal troubles and that attorney made your problems even worse, there is a very good chance he or she committed what is known as “legal malpractice.” Now, that being said, you may not sue an attorney simply because he or she did not attain a […]
Read MoreWhat is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
Posted October 29th, 2019.
Categories: Blog.
We trust attorneys to faithfully represent our best interests, 100%. Fortunately, this is usually the case, however, there are attorneys out there who simply make negligent mistakes, and there are also attorneys who will willingly take advantage of a client in a vulnerable situation. This is completely unacceptable, and if you find yourself a victim […]
Read MoreCan I Sue a Legal Professional For Failing to Address a Lien?
Posted October 22nd, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
When a lawyer wins a settlement, he or she is legally obligated to address any outstanding liens his or her client may have. There are several different types of liens, though essentially, a lien is a right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt that person owes is fully discharged. […]
Read MoreCan I Sue an Attorney For Having a Conflict of Interest?
Posted October 15th, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
Having a conflict of interest, no matter your line of work, is considered unprofessional. Unfortunately, even attorneys sometimes violate basic ethical or legal rules, which, very obviously, can cause serious problems. If you believe your past attorney had a conflict of interest and your case was negatively impacted as a result, you may be looking […]
Read MoreWhat Should I do if an Attorney Lost my File or Evidence?
Posted October 1st, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
Attorneys must be a lot of things: responsible, caring, dedicated, and organized, to name a few. Generally, attorneys live up to the expectation that they will do everything they can using their knowledge of the law to assist their clients with legal matters. However, there are times where attorneys fail to provide their clients with […]
Read MoreWhat Happens if My Attorney Forgets to File a Tort Claims Notice?
Posted September 24th, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
When you are injured on government property or by a public employee, your attorney will have to file what is known as a “tort claims notice.” A tort claims notice essentially informs a government agency that you are filing a claim against it. This is standard procedure, and with an experienced attorney, there should not […]
Read MoreCan You Sue a Lawyer For Committing Fraud?
Posted September 17th, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
Attorneys are expected to perform with honesty, integrity, and to the best of their ability. Fortunately, this is usually the case. Generally, your attorney will be dedicated, competent, and fighting on your side, 100%. However, sometimes this is not the case, and attorneys behave negligently, or sometimes even downright maliciously. In some rare cases, attorneys […]
Read MoreCan I Sue an Attorney for Pursuing a Negligent Strategy?
Posted September 10th, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
Regardless of one’s profession, people expect those who have a professional license or provide professional services to perform their jobs honestly and efficiently. Therefore, when people retain legal counsel in their time of need, they too require their attorney to conduct themselves professionally, and, rather obviously, within legal constraints. Generally, this is the case, and […]
Read MoreCan I sue an Attorney for Fraud?
Posted August 27th, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice, The Calculating Lawyer.
When you hire an attorney, you are trusting him or her with your financial and legal affairs. Attorneys must ensure all private information remains private, as well as speak with their clients in an open, honest manner. When an attorney abuses this trust and either lies or breaches his or her duty of care, there […]
Read MoreHow to Prove Legal Malpractice
Posted August 20th, 2019.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
An attorney’s primary job is to be a diligent and faithful protector. Lawyers seek to serve clients who have been wronged. Unfortunately, if you hire an attorney and are wronged, you face the bitter irony of being harmed by someone who was supposed to help you in your time of need. If you have been […]
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