Legal Malpractice

Lawyers have a fiduciary duty to their clients. That means they have an obligation to act in their best interests. Most attorneys do everything in their power to offer clients appropriate representation when they must navigate challenging legal matters. Unfortunately,...

Not every negative outcome or lost court case means that legal malpractice happened. But when someone does lose their case, if they thought they were going to win, they may believe that malpractice played a role. Much like medical malpractice, legal malpractice means...

A statute of limitations is a deadline, after which you can no longer start a court case. For instance, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in California is two years from the date on which the injury occurs. If the person doesn’t realize they’ve been...

Attorneys owe a legal duty of care to their clients. Part of this duty includes keeping sensitive information confidential. This is otherwise known as the attorney-client privilege. The details of cases should only be discussed between the client and attorney and...

Lawyers go to school for many years and have to maintain licensing from the state to practice law. Their advocacy and advice can make a significantly positive difference for those running businesses, facing lawsuits or at risk of criminal prosecution. Their failures...

When you engage the services of an attorney, you expect them to wholeheartedly navigate the intricate legal terrain on your behalf and advocate for your best interests. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. As with any other profession, the legal world is not...

As a client, you rely heavily on your legal representatives to provide professional guidance, protect your interests and ensure justice is served. So, what happens when your lawyer's performance falls short, and you have suffered?  Can inadequate investigation qualify...

When you’re involved in a court case, you’re going to be given specific deadlines and important dates. Court dates will happen on certain days, for instance, and you need to be present at the correct times. Missing these deadlines could be very problematic and may...

If your attorney lost a case you’re sure they should have won, you’ll want answers, and you may want compensation. If, in your research for clues, you discover they use marijuana, you might wonder if you can bring that into play in a claim against them. After all,...

As businesses and individuals navigate the complex and often treacherous waters of the legal world, having a legal professional readily available can be a game-changer. This is where the concept of an attorney on retainer comes into play. A retainer is a prepayment...