Legal Malpractice and Professional Negligence
Protecting the rights of clients harmed by attorney negligence
When you hire an attorney, you place your trust — and often your future — in their hands. Unfortunately, some attorneys fail to meet the standards of professional care required by law. When this negligence causes financial loss or harm, it may constitute legal malpractice.
Understanding Legal Malpractice
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney’s negligence, misconduct, or breach of duty harms their client. To prove malpractice, it must be shown that the attorney failed to act competently and that this failure directly caused a financial loss or other damage.
Common examples include:
- Missed deadlines, especially failing to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations
- Improper service of legal documents, leading to case dismissal
- Lack of communication or misrepresentation of case status
- Negligent handling of settlements or court filings
- Incorrect legal advice, such as in immigration cases, that leads to severe consequences like deportation or loss of status
These examples represent the most frequent types of legal malpractice I handle. There are many other ways an attorney can be negligent.
Dedicated to Securing Justice
Legal malpractice can be emotionally and financially devastating. Clients who already feel harmed by one attorney deserve skilled, compassionate representation from another — someone who can help restore their faith in the legal system.
