Legal malpractice claims arise for various reasons, and it is pivotal to seek justice if you currently face hardships as a result of a legal professional's negligence. Certain types of cases are especially likely to result in legal malpractice, and some victims do not...
Staffing shortages affect law firms, too
If you have gone shopping or eaten in a restaurant lately, you have probably seen help wanted signs. While there certainly appears to be a shortage of retail and hospitality workers in the U.S., virtually no sector of the economy is immune. This includes law firms....
Does legal malpractice include small mistakes?
Legal malpractice can be difficult to understand because while it seems like it would encompass any mistake, that is not true. Malpractice is a serious situation with specific requirements to prove. The American Bar Association explains a simple mistake could or could...
“Overwork” the leading cause of legal malpractice suits
Some attorneys across Missouri and the rest of the nation are taking on too many clients and cases. Their decision to do so often leads to subpar performance and allegations of legal malpractice. There is a clear link between overwork and oversight, and when attorneys...
What three points determine if something is a mistake or malpractice?
There is a fine line between a mistake and malpractice. Every person will make mistakes at some point, and lawyers are not immune. However, some mistakes cross the line and become malpractice because they were so severe or should never have happened. The American Bar...
What can attorneys do to avoid legal malpractice?
When you hire an attorney to handle a legal issue, you expect professional service and behavior. That is why it is so upsetting when your legal team makes a serious error or behaves negligently in some manner. According to the American Bar Association, certain legal...
Reviewing statistics on legal malpractice claims
Whether you worry about the possibility of a lawyer violating professional standards while working with you or you have already suffered losses as a result of legal malpractice, it is important to review information on this topic. For example, you should recognize the...
How do you distinguish between mistakes and malpractice?
Everyone makes mistakes, even lawyers like you. In some cases, mistakes are easy to shrug off, but in other cases, those mistakes may have consequences. The American Bar Association describes malpractice as negligence that results in damages. How does that differ from...
Could your staff cause a malpractice claim?
Legal malpractice is tricky because you have a responsibility to your client that may extend beyond just your own actions. A good example of this is how your staff could do something that leads to a malpractice claim against you. The American Bar Association explains...
Law firm sued over allegations of aiding fraudulent acquisition
Legal malpractice lawsuits may include allegations of fraudulent activity while representing a business in a merger transaction. In one such case, a multi-billion dollar conglomerate acquired a target company and then sued the law firm that represented it. As reported...