Many professional relationships involve a fiduciary obligation on the part of one individual performing a service for another. The fiduciary obligation requires the person who is giving the service to act in the best interests of the client or give advice and...
Imagine that your lawyer is representing you in a contentious court battle pertaining to a sexual harassment lawsuit. Millions of dollars are on the line as you have suffered extensive personal injuries, psychological damages, financial damages and career damages as a...
Clients often feel a bit nervous when they first meet with a lawyer. Naturally, the lawyer instructs them to tell them what happened during the event in question. Many clients feel skeptical or do not want to reveal anything of substance at all. For instance, imagine...
Legal malpractice is a harmful kind of malpractice because it threatens the financial security and rights of victims. People who aren't treated fairly by their attorneys are less likely to win cases and more likely to go without what they should be entitled to.If...
When you turn to an attorney for assistance, you believe they're going to do all they can to help you. Unfortunately, not all attorneys are made equal. You might end up with a bad egg. If your attorney is dishonest or does not do all they can to appear in court on...
Whenever you work with an attorney, your attorney is supposed to be on your side. They should not let their own interests get in the way of finding a resolution to your case.When an attorney is biased against you, it's best for the attorney to step down from the case...
Getting in touch with your attorney is one of the most important parts of any case. Being unable to stay in touch with your attorney easily means that you may miss important deadlines or not receive the attention you deserve during your case. It is possible to file a...
When you hire an attorney, you count on that professional to act in your best interests. While most attorneys act in an ethical manner, there are a few who don't do what they are supposed to do. This can come from various circumstances but the reason for the unethical...
There are a few ways that attorneys can avoid legal malpractice claims, but for clients, the question is actually what attorneys could do that would mean that the clients should file a claim. While an attorney knows that ignoring a deadline isn't a good idea, not all...
When you are a victim of a crime or another person's negligence, the last thing you want to have to deal with is an attorney who isn't paying attention to you. Legal malpractice has several forms, all of which clients should be aware of. While you may think that all...
