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...
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...
When dealing with a mishandled case, you may immediately believe legal malpractice or negligence is to blame. You may have also heard the term breach of fiduciary duty thrown around before. While the two terms often end up conflated, they are actually separate things....
Researching the history of a home can be a major undertaking, which is why people looking to buy a piece of real estate hire a lawyer to conduct due diligence on the property. Due diligence should discover, among other things, whether a residence has any liens on it....
You trust your attorney to give you all the assistance you need to navigate your case. It is important that your representative gives you all the information you need as your case progresses. Since your choices may make a crucial difference in the outcome of your...
Statutes of limitations provide a reasonable timeframe for you to file a case, while also putting a deadline for attorneys to process claims promptly. Time has its effect on evidence and testimony and the clearer your case, the more likely justice may prevail. Each...
Legal malpractice can make an already serious problem even worse. When your attorney does not act with your best interest in mind, you could lose important resources and find yourself reliving the trauma you have tried to put in your past. A challenging part of legal...
New York City attorneys sometimes make mistakes that wind up compromising a client's case. A missed filing date, statute of limitations deadline or other important court filing or event might lead to a default judgment against a client. Failure to obtain an expert...
Few things in the legal world last indefinitely. Both the ability of the state to bring most kinds of criminal charges against an individual and the rights of individuals to hold others accountable for losses they cause are subject to restrictions. Legal rules...
If you are struggling with an attorney's wrongdoing, you likely have many questions. In fact, some people are unsure whether they can do anything about a legal professional's negligence. Legal malpractice takes many forms and there are a number of ethical violations...