When you hire an attorney, you place your trust in their experience, professionalism and ethical obligations to act in your best interests. Unfortunately, not all attorneys meet these standards. If a lawyer’s negligence, misconduct or breach of duty directly causes...
In Florida, accountants can cause significant harm to businesses and individuals due to malpractice. Understanding what qualifies as malpractice is essential for those who rely on professional accountants' expertise and work product. Consider the following points if...
Florida legal malpractice occurs when negligence by an attorney harms a client, according to the Florida Bar. However, just because you’re unhappy with the outcome of a case doesn’t mean you’re a victim of legal malpractice. Several other things must occur before you...
When you hire an attorney in Florida, you expect them to give you the best possible representation. It is their fiduciary duty to treat you with the utmost care, loyalty, and honesty. Unfortunately, sometimes lawyers make mistakes that can cost their clients dearly....
The term "malpractice" generally creates images of medical mishaps, but other professions could involve malpractice claims. And yes, the legal field is one of them. Clients rely on attorneys to help them in serious legal matters. When an attorney makes an egregious...
There is a common false perception that all lawyers are a professional community that will not go against each other in a court of law as a matter of occupational respect. The truth is that there are attorneys who actually practice in the legal malpractice field,...
A legal malpractice lawsuit can be pursued if a lawyer provided services below a professional standard of care and the client suffered damages as a result of this negligence. If the lawsuit is successful, individuals may be able to recover all of the damages they...
When you initially contacted your former attorney there's a good chance that you were dealing with what felt like an insurmountable issue. Or at least one that made you want to return to your normal life. You reached out to a legal professional because you needed...
Attorneys owe their clients a fiduciary duty. That is, lawyers must always act in a way that considers the best interests of their clients. When an attorney fails to perform their fiduciary duty, it could rise to the level of legal malpractice. One of the more common...
