When you’ve suffered an injury in an accident or via some other means, you may need every dollar you can get to put your life back on track. Most attorneys will look carefully at a case to try to determine every potential party responsible for your injuries and pursue...
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Different cases can have very different statutes of limitations
A statute of limitations is a restriction on how long you have to start a criminal case. If the event in question – such as medical malpractice – has passed the statute of limitations, then your case is no longer possible, even if it is valid otherwise. This prevents...
Notice of Claim and legal malpractice in New York City
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...
Legal malpractice: Discrepancies in billable hours
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...
The statute of limitations matters in your legal malpractice case
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...
Are there limits to attorney-client privilege?
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...
How lawyers may try to conceal malpractice
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...
Signs of immigration law malpractice
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...
$636 million legal malpractice case heads to trial
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...
Warning signs you should know when working with a real estate lawyer
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...