Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC holds lawyers responsible for legal malpractice.
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...
Legal malpractice occurs when attorneys neglect their duties to their clients. Clients who believe their attorneys neglected their duties may sue for legal malpractice. Legal malpractice often happens because of the following factors: Failing to understand the law...
People who find themselves facing criminal charges because of something they allegedly did involving their job are often relieved when their boss or maybe the business says they’ll hire and pay for a criminal defense attorney for them. The same is true for people who...
The statute of limitations for legal malpractice varies depending on the jurisdiction in which the claim is being brought. In New York, the statute of limitations for legal malpractice claims is generally three years from the date of the alleged malpractice. This...
In theory, legal malpractice could occur in just about any area of law. Criminal defense attorneys can make mistakes just like those who help people put together estate plans. However, data from the insurance industry makes it clear that there are certain trends...
If you are going through any type of legal case, then there is going to be a lot of paperwork. You may have copies of these documents, and it is your responsibility to keep them safe. However, for documents in your attorney’s possession, the responsibility falls with...
When working with a lawyer, you should understand the fees you will incur before signing an agreement. They charge different fees – you and your attorney should agree on a fee arrangement. However, one may charge you beyond reasonable fees. Here are two signs that may...
