Legal Malpractice FAQ
Posted July 23rd, 2020.
Categories: Legal Malpractice.
While the state of New Jersey has plenty of competent, hard-working, and honest attorneys, there are also many who behave carelessly, recklessly, and otherwise negatively impact the well-being of their clients through acts of legal malpractice. If you are someone who has been taken advantage of by an attorney in some way, you are most likely wondering whether you can sue that attorney for legal malpractice. Below, our experienced legal malpractice attorney has compiled a short list of some of the most frequently asked legal malpractice questions to give you a better idea of where you stand. Please continue reading and speak with our firm to learn more.
Is it legal malpractice if my attorney ignores my phone calls?
While your attorney is legally obligated to update you on your case whenever something new develops, it is generally not legal malpractice if he does not answer your calls. Of course, this is rude and unethical, and no good attorney would ignore his or her client’s phone calls. However, you will most likely not be able to sue your attorney for doing so.
Is having a conflict of interest considered legal malpractice?
Not always, but oftentimes, it is, as long as you can prove that the conflict of interest either lost you your case or otherwise impacted the outcome of your case negatively.
Can my attorney tell anyone what I tell him?
Absolutely not. Attorneys have a duty of confidentiality towards their clients. Anything a client tells his or her attorney does not leave the room.
Do I have a valid legal malpractice claim?
As long as you can prove that the attorney owed you a duty of care, breached his or her fiduciary duty, and that your case was lost as a result and you incurred significant damages, you should be able to sue your attorney. You will have to prove that had you had a reasonable attorney who did not breach his fiduciary duty, you would have won your case.
If you have any additional questions about legal malpractice and whether you may have a case against your former attorney, please do not hesitate to give our experienced New Jersey legal malpractice attorney a call today. Our firm has helped countless individuals through cases similar to yours, and we are ready to do the same for you. All you have to do is ask.
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The Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick is an experienced and committed legal team for clients throughout the state of New Jersey. Our team effectively serves victims of legal malpractice. If you require the services of a dedicated attorney, please contact The Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick today for a free consultation.
