You hired an attorney to handle an important legal matter. You trusted them to protect your rights and meet all necessary deadlines. Then you discover they failed to file critical documents on time. This mistake might have destroyed your ability to pursue your case...
Legal Malpractice
4 elements of legal malpractice you need to prove in Colorado
To move forward with your legal malpractice claim in Colorado, you must prove four essential elements. Each element plays a critical role in building your case. Thus, understanding these requirements is the first step toward seeking justice. Establishing an...
Can I file an emotional damage claim for legal malpractice?
Lawsuits and litigation often bring stress to everyone involved. You trust your attorney to manage your case with skill and care and when they fail to do so, it can devastate you both financially and emotionally. Imagine losing your personal injury case simply...
Why you must act quickly in legal malpractice cases
Finding out your lawyer may have mishandled your case is stressful and discouraging. You counted on them for guidance, and now you are left wondering what went wrong. While it may be tempting to wait, every day matters. Acting quickly protects your right to bring a...
Did your lawyer mess up? What counts as legal malpractice
When you hire an attorney, you expect professionalism, clear communication and competent legal work. But what recourse do you have if your attorney’s negligence leads to a negative outcome or financial loss? You might be wondering: was this just a tough result or was...
When an attorney fails to disclose a conflict of interest
People retain lawyers for several different reasons. People intending to file lawsuits or respond to a pending civil suit often need legal guidance throughout that process. Spouses filing for divorce usually hire lawyers as well. People facing criminal charges usually...
Ignoring a statute of limitations could be legal malpractice
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to fulfill their professional obligations to clients and harm results. They do not adhere to current professional standards, breach their fiduciary duty to their clients or display gross negligence that negatively...
Holding a divorce lawyer accountable for losing one’s house
People preparing for divorce hire lawyers because they need legal guidance and support. They may, for example, worry about their ability to effectively argue on their own behalf. After all, many people become intensely emotional during divorce. An attorney can remain...
Why frustrated clients shouldn’t delay legal malpractice claims
People hire lawyers for many different types of issues. Those filing a lawsuit or responding to one often require legal representation. So do those accused of criminal activity or on the cusp of divorce. People expect their lawyers to understand the law. They know...
3 steps to take after possibly experiencing legal malpractice
Most lawyers have to finish years of school before they are permitted to practice law. They also have to pass a state exam and maintain appropriate licensing. They must also consistently meet crucial professional standards when working with their clients. The vast...

