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Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC holds lawyers responsible for legal malpractice.

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How should your attorney treat you?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | May 18, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

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...

When does an attorney error justify a malpractice suit?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | May 12, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

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?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | May 10, 2021 | 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

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | May 6, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

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

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | May 4, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

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...

When is a contract issue that hurts a business legal malpractice?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 23, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

The contracts that you sign can put you in a position of legal obligation to others. They also dictate the obligations of others to you. Whether you sign a contract with your fiance before you get married to protect you if you divorce or you draft a contract to...

What should I know about insurance coverage for different work situations?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 15, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

Not every attorney works solely for a firm. This can make for complications when it comes to legal malpractice insurance. If you find yourself in a situation where you may work in various settings, you must make sure you understand your coverage. The American Bar...

Could you overstep your client’s rights with your defense strategy?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 13, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

An accusation of legal malpractice can be quite upsetting and could harm your career, so you want to do everything possible to avoid one. The Hill explains that there are times when you may think you are doing a good thing for your client but in reality, what you do...

Taking on too much work could lead to legal malpractice

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 12, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

Many attorneys take on large client loads, because they have waiting periods and time between hearings and other legal actions that they can use to work with new clients. For most attorneys, there is a point when they realize that they are busy enough, so they stop...

Recognizing conflicts of interests

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 12, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

Handling legal matters in New York can be a daunting process given the complexities involved with the law. Thankfully, an attorney can provide you with the insight and expertise needed to navigate through them. Yet after paying for this professional service, you...

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