Everybody makes mistakes, including lawyers. However, sometimes those mistakes can have devastating consequences for the cases they are working on. Understanding the difference between a mistake and legal malpractice is important for you to understand before you...
In New York, you expect your legal case to get the attention it deserves from your lawyer, you trust this professional to avoid costly mistakes. That is the general case, but your lawyer makes a mistake, you may be able to sue for legal malpractice. When do legal...
When you hire an attorney to represent you in New York, you may have certain expectations as far as this party’s performance. Your lawyer owes you a particular duty of care in exchange for taking on your case. Part of that duty of care involves staying loyal to you...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...