The pandemic forced us to change our daily routines. We started shopping online, working remotely and even attending legal matters through our computers. Many of these activities required the use of technology that was relatively new and untested. One example was the...
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Year: 2021
What happens if my lawyer did not apply recent case law?
One of the things that makes the practice of law interesting and complicated is the fact that it is always evolving. Lawmakers are constantly passing new laws and courts continually provide holdings that impact other cases. It is important for legal counsel to stay up...
Legal malpractice claim fails due to lack of injury
Few cases are more contentious than those that involve love, marriage, and a bitter divorce. Add in a father-in-law that provided legal counsel to the son-in-law and you can get one such case. In this case the son-in-law sought legal counsel from his attorney...
The importance of “but for” in legal malpractice claims
Legal malpractice claims are essentially two cases in one. In addition to showing that the attorney was negligent in their representation, a victim also needs to show that the case the attorney was hired for was one the victim would have won if their attorney had done...
Can your lawyer settle your case without your permission?
If you have a legal matter that involves thousands of dollars, you expect your attorney to do everything legally possible to secure a positive outcome. Sometimes, that means going to court and asking a judge or jury to weigh in on the matter. Other times, lawyers work...
How important are deadlines in lawsuits?
We all get our dates mixed up sometimes — and the same holds true for attorneys representing their clients. Sometimes it is an honest mistake that does not cause much harm. But what if it’s more? What if your attorney’s error means you cannot pursue your case? First...
What happens if my attorney misuses Facebook?
We know that use of Facebook and other social media platforms can result in communication similar to any other conversation in the eyes of the court. But we did not really understand the full impact of this social media platform when it first came out. So what happens...
Three things to know about a lawyer’s fiduciary duty
Attorneys owe their clients a fiduciary duty. This means that they have the duty to act in their client’s best interest. An attorney breaches their fiduciary duty whenever they act in a way that is against the client’s best interests. What are some examples of...
Did an attorney’s failure to communicate cause a client to lose $1M?
Professional Rules of Conduct require attorneys to communicate important information with their clients. A failure to do so can have disastrous effects. A recent case provides an example. In this case, three sisters claim their attorney’s failure to communicate...
Can a cybersecurity failure lead to legal malpractice?
A data breach in any organization can lead to the exposure of sensitive information and the loss of customer loyalty. In some situations, however, the breach can have far-reaching implications and devastating consequences. Law firms employ hardware, software and...