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...
When you're involved in a serious lawsuit, the last thing you want is to find out that your attorney has been misusing the funds that you've given them. You pay them a lot of money to fill out the correct documentation and to do the work that is necessary to give you...
When you decide that you want to work with an attorney, one of the things you expect is that they will be unbiased. If you have an attorney who is biased because they know people who are involved in the other case or because they are friends or colleagues with the...
Most people, at some point in life, require assistance from an attorney -- whether for personal or business-related reasons. They do their due diligence and seek out legal counsel whom they believe will be a good fit for their needs. While many New York residents have...
Legal malpractice is, at its core, a problem that happens when an attorney does not do their job and causes an error that harms the client. Attorneys are held to a high standard and do need to follow specific rules of ethical and professional conduct. If they do not...
When you decided to work with your last attorney, it was because you were told that they were good at what they did. You read about them and saw that they had experience in all the areas that mattered.What you didn't expect was for your attorney to be so disrespectful...
You've been paying your attorney for several months. Every time they send a bill, you make sure you pay right away. You check over what they're charging for, and you guarantee that they have what they need for their time and the fees you need to pay to the court....
You decided to work with your current attorney because of a referral from your friend. Your friend had a case similar to yours in the past, and the attorney was able to help them get a fantastic settlement.You would be happy if your case worked out the same way, but...
When you hire a lawyer, you'll be doing so with the faith that they will act in the most competent and professional way. The work that they are doing on your behalf will undoubtedly have a huge impact on your life. It may be the difference between whether or not you...