Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC holds lawyers responsible for legal malpractice.
If you were injured on property that belongs to the city of New York or through the negligent, reckless or deliberate actions of a city employee, you do have the right to sue. You lose that right, however, if you don’t follow the proper steps – in the proper time...
Clients expect the lawyers they hire to behave ethically and represent them with their client’s best interests at heart. When these standards are compromised - especially in the sensitive area of billable hours - the consequences can be disastrous, leading to legal...
When the legal professional you have engaged to handle your case or business drops the ball, it can open you up to significant losses or consequences. It could be clerical errors, fraud, conflict of interests or even missed deadlines, among other forms of legal...
When you are caught up in a legal or criminal matter, the law allows you to seek legal representation. To benefit from effective representation, however, it is important that you provide as much detail regarding your case as possible to your lawyer. And for this to...
When working with an attorney, you expect them to take your case with the seriousness it deserves because they know of the consequences if they fail to offer standard services. However, your lawyer may fail to act in your best interest. They may fail to file paperwork...
Navigating immigration law can be a complex journey, often reliant on the guidance of legal professionals. However, when these experts fail in their responsibilities, the fallout can be severe, affecting visa applications, petitions and appeals. Understanding the...
In mid-May, a judge ruled that a law firm must head to trial in a legal malpractice matter that it had – very understandably – been pushing back against. Why understandably? At present, the plaintiff in the case is demanding $636 million in damages from the firm. When...
People who are entering into real estate transactions should have an attorney who can protect their interests. This includes reviewing contracts to ensure all the necessary points are covered in the documents. Identifying potential legal malpractice is essential for...
Estate planning is one of those areas where people rely heavily on the knowledge and experience of the attorney who’s helping them develop their estate plans. Unfortunately, serious mistakes can be made. In fact, the rate of legal malpractice claims involving estates...
When something happens that gives rise to a lawsuit, the parties may have some choices available to them regarding in which venue the litigation gets filed. In some cases, it is clear which venue applies — juvenile, small claims or traffic courts, for instance. Other...
