Legal Malpractice

A typical lawsuit is a months-long process. The court sets the schedule that includes several key deadlines for filing and serving documents. As the plaintiff or defendant, you rely on your attorney to keep everything organized and on track in case the litigation goes to trial. These deadlines matter. Missing one can sink your claim […]

Once you discover that your former attorney committed malpractice in their representation of you, you might be eager to take action to set things right. At the same time, you could be coming off a long lawsuit or other legal proceeding and feeling a little tired of dealing with the law. Perhaps you are tempted

When you hire an attorney to represent you in any matter, you expect your lawyer to do an effective job.  This is true even if the outcome ends up not being what you hoped. Although no attorney can guarantee a certain result, according to the American Bar Association, attorneys have a duty to zealously represent

Most of us try to keep our work lives and personal lives separate. This is especially important for fiduciaries, professionals who handle money and other assets on behalf of clients. The law requires fiduciaries, including attorneys, to keep their clients’ assets separate from the fiduciary’s own funds. How commingling can make your money ‘disappear’ Failure

An attorney’s advice to clients is typically based on their experience and knowledge of the relevant law. If your lawyer is unfamiliar with what the law says about a particular aspect of your problem, they will research the applicable statute, case law, regulation and/or common law. You rely on your attorney’s advice and trust that