Whether you’re in court as a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit or as someone who’s been charged with a crime, you know that you’re required to tell the truth. When you’re under oath – whether on the witness stand or in a conference room during a deposition,...
Legal Malpractice
Do I have a legal malpractice case?
When you hire an attorney, you are putting your trust in them. You expect that they will work to help you through a difficult situation, whatever that may be. Discovering that they did not have your best interests at heart can leave you feeling helpless and...
Were you told to plead guilty to a crime you didn’t commit?
It’s a nightmare scenario: you are going about your day, hanging out at a local park when the police see and apprehend you. They say you fit the description of someone who committed a crime, and you've been brought to the county jail for intake. Although presumed...
A poorly performed title search could come back to haunt you
When you want to purchase a property, you need to do a title search. A good title search can make the difference for you, because it will help you be sure there are no defects tied to a piece of property. When a title search isn’t performed correctly, you could end up...
Is it legal malpractice for an attorney to use marijuana?
When you hire a lawyer to work your case, you expect them to give it their all. You expect them to turn up for your big day in court at their best. If they turn up seeming spaced out, you would understandably be unhappy. If they then proceed to lose your case, you...
An attorney’s slip-ups: Legal malpractice or excusable human error?
People in every profession do things incorrectly from time to time, even though they have the best intentions. Although it’s an inconvenience or worse for you, it does happen. Things like that do not always signify someone’s inability to do their job. What about...
Were you eligible for drug court but were told to plead guilty?
When you face drug charges, the consequences of a conviction will be fines, jail time and a lifelong criminal record. Having a criminal record involving drugs can limit someone for the rest of their life because of the stigma such charges carry. First-time nonviolent...
If your lawyer doesn’t speak up in court, they may lose your case
There is a technical side to court proceedings that the average person doesn't fully understand. Although you may have seen television shows depicting dramatic trials, the reality of the modern courtroom is often far more sedate than what people see in the media. You...
If you lost your case, is that legal malpractice?
When you turn to a lawyer for help with a legal matter, your belief (and hope) is that you will achieve the desired outcome for your case. After all, that’s the point of hiring legal representation, right? However, if your case is unsuccessful or doesn’t come out as...
Is bill padding by an attorney possibly legal malpractice?
Lawyers charge hundreds of dollars an hour for their services. They can justify doing so because not only have they invested in years of education, but they maintain offices with professionals supporting their legal practice. Most lawyers are transparent about hourly...