Does my lawyer have to return my phone calls? If not, can I sue him for legal...
This is one of the most common complaints clients have about their attorneys – a failure by the attorney to keep the clients informed of what is going on. It can be extremely frustrating for clients to...
View ArticleI lost my legal case. My attorney blames the judge, but I blame the attorney....
It’s important to recognize that your attorney may not have been to blame for the loss of your case. Judges are human and they do rule incorrectly in many cases. If you believe your attorney committed...
View ArticleWhat is a breach of fiduciary duty?
A fiduciary duty is a legal relationship of trust between two or more parties. In a fiduciary relationship, a party who is in a vulnerable position (the principal) puts trust and reliance in another...
View ArticleWhy do attorneys get disbarred?
Disbarment, an attorney losing his or her license to practice law, is a penalty lawyers can receive for ethical violations. Disbarment is the most serious penalty lawyers can receive. Although...
View ArticleMy attorney made a bad decision about my case. Can I sue?
You can’t sue an attorney for legal malpractice simply because he or she made a bad decision. Under the attorney judgment rule, an attorney can’t be held liable for what are simply errors in judgment,...
View ArticleWhat is real estate legal malpractice?
Real estate legal malpractice occurs when an attorney who is handling a real estate transaction commits legal malpractice, which results in harm to the client. According to the American Bar...
View ArticleI think the fees my attorney charges are illegal. What should I do?
Now more than ever, the profession of law is a business like any other. That means that attorneys and law firms need to make a profit. This need to make a profit can lead to overbilling of time and...
View ArticleIs every lawyer mistake a basis for legal malpractice?
No. Lawyers frequently make mistakes. The vast majority of them are minor mistakes that will not result in harm. Other mistakes are serious mistakes but they can be remedied. Other mistakes are very...
View ArticleHow can I protect myself from legal malpractice?
If you have had problems with attorneys in the past, or if you are dealing with a tricky legal situation or have misgivings about your attorney for any reason, you may be worried about your attorney...
View ArticleHow can I punish my attorney in Texas for handling my case so badly?
It is human nature to want to punish someone who we feel has wronged us. If it’s your attorney whom you’re mad at, for mishandling your case, you may feel that your case has been ruined and so...
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