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Your attorney needs to be cautious with your finances

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 25, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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...

Failing to perform a conflicts check: Is it malpractice?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 14, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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...

When you may be able to file a legal malpractice claim

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 29, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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...

Suing isn’t your only option after legal malpractice takes place

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 27, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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...

If your attorney is rude, can you sue?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 12, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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...

What happens when an attorney misuses your funds?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Aug 31, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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....

Has a mistake turned into malpractice? Here’s what to look for

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 29, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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...

What are the main types of legal malpractice?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 15, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

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...

If malpractice affected your case, you may want to sue

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 8, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

You were unhappy with the way you were represented by your past attorney. You lost your case, but there were multiple ways they made errors throughout that are completely their fault. They forgot to bring paperwork for the judge to review. Once, they completely missed...

Good attorneys know how to handle communication

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Apr 22, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

Did you know that one of the top reasons attorneys are complained about to the bar is because of poor communication? It's no secret that clients like yourself don't want to feel ignored. Even if it's just to say that there have been no changes, you want to hear from...

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