Every area of law has the potential for malpractice claims. However, there are a few areas that tend to see higher numbers than others. According to the Expert Institute, real estate, business transactions, trusts and estates, and corporate and securities are the four...
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Month: February 2021
Looking into statistics on copyright violations
Your intellectual property may be just as valuable to your business as your real estate and equipment, or perhaps even more. However, many people continue to show no regard for copyright law or the impact of their behavior. If you have concerns about the misuse of...
How can a mistake turn into malpractice?
No matter who you work with, mistakes can happen. While most clients do not want to think that their lawyer would make a mistake, it does happen. If you suffered harm because of a lawyer’s mistake, you may have to determine whether it was a mistake or malpractice. The...
How to determine legal malpractice
Much like medical malpractice, legal malpractice happens when a New York City attorney does not do what they are supposed to according to their professional and ethical conduct standards. In many cases, that leads to their client being hurt by their actions, which...
What is failure to communicate?
It likely comes as no surprise that many lawyers are busy people. In fact, one of the most common complaints that clients have when dealing with lawyers is how long it can take the lawyer to respond to them. In some cases this may be a minor annoyance, but it may also...