If you are dealing with any legal matter (criminal or civil), it is in your best interest that you get adequate legal representation. In fact, this is your legal right. Besides potentially improving your odds of getting a favorable outcome for your case, having legal...
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Why legal malpractice goes undetected
When you hire a lawyer, you expect them to offer you quality services. While most lawyers do their best to ensure this happens, some fail to do so. A lawyer representing you in a way that falls below the accepted standards is risky, as you may incur significant losses...
Did your lawyer actually have your best interests in mind?
When you hire a lawyer, you certainly expect them to have your best interests in mind. You want them to work for the best possible outcome on your behalf. They’re supposed to be serving your interests as you navigate the legal system, because they have the experience...
What are some signs of attorney incompetence?
Say you are having a property dispute with a neighbor or suing a trucking company that injured you. Naturally, you want the most favorable outcome, so you decide to have an attorney help with your case. You had a good feeling about your representative at first, but...
Can poor communication lead to legal malpractice?
When you have a legal issue, you should get an attorney to protect your rights and shield you from severe penalties. However, it can be devastating when the person you ran to causes you to go through what you were evading in the first place. Unfortunately, legal...
What is legal malpractice insurance?
It is not a secret that physicians generally invest in medical malpractice insurance to safeguard their personal liability in the event that a patient sues for causing them harm. However, few people are aware that lawyers regularly invest in the same kind of...
Defining legal malpractice
There are a lot of professional relationships that require ordinary people to put their trust -- and their futures -- into the hands of others. That's why there are specific burdens on professionals -- including doctors, accountants, architects and lawyers (among...
3 behaviors that can amount to legal malpractice
If you are involved in any sort of legal dispute, then it is unwise to face it on your own. You took the sensible step and sought out legal guidance for your case. The company you used at the time promised you a high standard of service and a duty of care. These...
“Too many clients” could lead to attorney negligence
An attorney is a licensed and educated professional who has the theoretical ability to navigate court matters or transactional issues on behalf of a client. Unfortunately, not all attorneys are equally competent, and even those who are generally quite intelligent and...
Can I fire and replace my attorney?
If you are caught up in a legal matter, it is in your best interest to find and hire the best possible legal counsel to represent you in court. With the right lawyer, you can have peace of mind knowing that your legal rights and interests will be safeguarded. But what...