When an attorney takes on a client, they assume several responsibilities in order to provide the client the best possible representation that the lawyer can provide based on their talents and experience. One of the most important of these obligations is the fiduciary duty. A fiduciary duty is a legal duty based on the relationship […]
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As part of proving your legal malpractice claim against a current or former attorney, you must show that the person was in fact your lawyer at some point. The attorney might argue as a defense that an attorney-client relationship was never established between themselves and you, and therefore no malpractice could have occurred. Most of
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In order to get the best possible representation and advice from your attorney, you need to be able to trust them with sensitive and confidential information related to your legal matter. The attorney-client privilege means that anything you tell your lawyer will remain between the two of you. Your attorney’s duty to keep your communications
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Have you had a bad experience with a lawyer? After a bad experience with litigation or some other legal matter, you might be left wondering if your attorney did their best or if you have been the victim of legal malpractice. Even an experienced, skilled and dedicated lawyer cannot deliver everything their client wants every
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You need an attorney who is an effective communicator. The number one complaint clients make against attorneys is failure to communicate. You deserve to be kept informed in a timely fashion. When you ask questions, you deserve prompt, clear and quick responses. If you are not getting that, you may need to change horses. Oftentimes,
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