One of the main kinds of legal malpractice that people complain about is a lack of communication. A lack of communication can mean different things to people from various backgrounds, but generally speaking, it just means your attorney is not responding in a timely...
When people hear the word "malpractice," they usually think of doctors. Medical malpractice is a well known issue, which receives a lot of media attention. Legal malpractice is also an issue, even if fewer people are aware of it. Anyone who hires an attorney may...
Legal malpractice typically stems from an attorney or lawyer not doing what he or she should do in accordance with professional standards. There are three factors in every case, including that there were allegations of a violation of the typical standard of...
Legal malpractice is a threat to anyone who works with an attorney without thoroughly considering his or her background. While the majority of attorneys do their jobs well and care about their clients, not all do. That means that you could end up working with someone...
After recovering from the shock of a car accident, most people check to see if they suffered any injuries, or if anyone else in their vehicle suffered harm. Often, these injuries are obvious, such as abrasions, broken bones, or more serious harm to the body, causing...
Legal malpractice is a serious threat to a client's case. A simple lack of communication could hurt a person's trust in an attorney, or it could be a sign of an attorney's dishonesty, incompetence or lack of time for your case.There are options if your attorney isn't...
Most people are familiar with the term malpractice as it applies to the medical profession, but fewer people understand that other professionals can also commit acts of malpractice. Attorneys and legal professionals can and sometimes do commit malpractice when...
You went to court, and your lawyer assured you that you had a strong case. You agreed, and you expected to win. During the process, though, you felt like things kept slipping out of your control. Your lawyer began taking steps that did not really make sense to you....
Legal ethics are an important part of the profession. The Rules of Professional Conduct have been adopted by the American Bar Association. All states except for California follow these rules. Interestingly, California adopted its own set of rules instead, where...
One thing that can help many people when working with attorneys is knowing what to expect. By knowing what to anticipate, you'll be able to tell if something isn't as it should be. For instance, if you know that most attorneys charge $500 to file documents with the...
