The legal system is incredibly complex and uses its own jargon, which many people find confusing. The average person will struggle to handle any legal matter on their own, which is why they hire lawyers. An attorney understands how to interpret the law and also how...
Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC holds lawyers responsible for legal malpractice.
Month: May 2021
“Overwork” the leading cause of legal malpractice suits
Hiring a New York attorney to represent you involves a significant investment. When you hire a lawyer, you expect this person to prioritize your case, work it diligently and otherwise give you your strongest shot at a successful outcome. When your lawyer drops the...
How should your attorney treat you?
Finding out that your case cannot proceed because something went awry can leave you feeling uncertain about the future. When you know the type of treatment to expect from a legal professional, you can more easily identify malpractice. Your attorney should advocate for...
Copyright infringement concerns when posting on social media
Citizen journalism via social media is a major phenomena throughout New York. Everyone using social media makes comments of some fashion from time to time and never know when they may be infringing on terms and phrases that are protected by copyright law. One of the...
When does an attorney error justify a malpractice suit?
When you hire a New York attorney to represent you, you may count on this individual to prioritize your needs, advocate for your interests and otherwise give you your strongest shot at success in your case. Lawyers, like all professionals, are not immune to making...
What are the most common types of legal malpractice?
When you partner with an attorney, you rely on his or her knowledge, punctuality and determination to your case. While attorneys are human and make mistakes, those mistakes may have dire consequences when it comes to representing people in the judicial process. If...
Elements necessary for a legal malpractice claim
If you needed help with a car crash claim, addressing a doctor’s negligence or tax planning, the chances are good that you hired a lawyer. Unfortunately, your case didn’t turn out as you hoped. Although everyone, even New York attorneys, make mistakes, sometimes the...
You may have a case if your lawyer lies to you
What do you do if your lawyer lies to you? Residents of New York City and the five boroughs will want to know more about what to do if a legal professional fails to uphold their duty. Issues might include lack of communication as well as dishonesty. Your lawyer's...