Legal Malpractice

When you trust someone to handle certain kinds of problems, it makes sense that you would turn to them for anything that comes up in that area. Unfortunately, that could be a mistake when it comes to your attorney. Using the same lawyer for every legal issue you...

Some cases of legal malpractice may literally unfold in front of you. It can be very disconcerting to watch your legitimate case crumble in court due to the negligence of your attorney. Is it truly legal malpractice or do you just have an inept lawyer? The answer to...

If you were dissatisfied with the performance of a lawyer that you hired, you may have felt that they simply did not have your best interests at heart, even though you were paying a lot of money to fight for you. Their failure to perform competently and aggressively...

When you hire a lawyer, you'll expect that they'll be competent, professional and most of all that they'll get you the results that you deserve. It's likely that you spent a lot of money hiring a lawyer, and a lot may have been at stake either for your business or for...

Your case rests on a single key document. Fortunately, you were able to produce that document. When you showed it to your lawyer, they agreed that you were going to win the case. Then you got to court and discovered that you couldn’t actually present that evidence...

Clients sometimes get the feeling that their attorney isn’t doing what they should do. This might be because documents aren’t being filed on time, the attorney isn’t returning their calls or doesn’t show up to court. When this occurs, it’s imperative that you...

Your lawyer is your legal representative. They speak on your behalf and have the authority to take action in your stead. You rely on their expertise and communication skills when going to mediation sessions, attending court or handling your legal issues. Regardless of...

People who need a criminal defense attorney should ensure that they’re working with someone who’s familiar with the specific type of charge they’re facing. They should expect that their attorney will do what’s in their best interests. This doesn’t necessarily mean...

In 2019, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a new ruling that has the potential to drastically affect certain legal malpractice claims. The court says that plaintiffs must prove that any lost judgment they may have been due was actually collectible. In the ruling,...

For one reason or another, you ended up involved in a legal situation that couldn’t be settled without some experienced legal assistance. Quite naturally, you found an attorney that handled those types of cases and relied upon their advice and guidance. The case...