Suing Multiple Lawyers for Legal Malpractice
It is not uncommon in the practice of law for more than one attorney at a firm to represent a client on a legal matter. For instance, a client might be assigned two litigation lawyers where one attorney acts as the first chair on the client’s case and the second lawyer is second chair. Each […]
Former National Geographic Attorney Files Legal Malpractice and Breach of Fiduciary Claims Against US Firm
National Geographic fired Karen Bass, an Emmy award winning producer and documentarian. She was the vice president of natural history projects. Her former attorney forged her signature on Visa documents, which National Geographic discovered. The signature was that of the National Geographic general counsel. She filed a breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice claim […]
Damages in Legal Malpractice Lawsuits
When a lawyer makes a mistake, the client usually suffers some sort of harm. Whether the attorney acted negligently or breached their fiduciary duties, the client usually pays for the consequences. The harm might be indirect, but it is harm nonetheless. When a lawyer’s negligence, actions, or legal advice causes you to lose out on […]
Procrastination Can Lead to Legal Malpractice
Nothing can be worse for a client than a lawyer who procrastinates. Many aspects of a client’s case hinge upon taking timely and swift legal action. When a lawyer waits until the last possible moment to do something on behalf of a client, little room is left for error. Furthermore, such procrastination leaves a client […]
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Legal Malpractice Claim in Illinois?
Lawyers are supposed to act in the best interests of their clients. While the lawyer may offer legal advice, the client’s instructions should govern the lawyer’s actions. Ultimately, the client should be the final decision maker on all matters that concern the client. After representation ends, the client may determine that the lawyer did not […]
Lawyers Can Only Take Action With Their Clients’ Consent
When a lawyer is hired, clients trust that they will provide competent representation and accurate legal information. Clients often trust their lawyer’s legal opinion and heed their lawyer’s advice. Still, clients should understand that the lawyer represents the client’s goals and interests. Clients authorize the actions of their lawyer, and the lawyer must do what […]
Legal Malpractice Mishandling Client Funds
Lawyers owe fiduciary duties to their clients. In the attorney-client relationship, these fiduciary duties are what help foster a sense of trust between client and lawyer. Despite lawyers’ ethical obligation to represent the best interests of their clients, many lawyers breach their fiduciary duties to their clients all too frequently. When lawyers breach their fiduciary […]
Lawyer Keeps Billing Client-Even Charges for His Own Sanctions
An Illinois lawyer was recently cited for billing a client for his own sanctions. The Iowa Supreme Court disciplinary board reprimanded Cameron Davidson, an attorney, in connection with his work representing Deer Co. The lawyer kept billing the client and even charged the client for his own sanctions. According to the disciplinary board, Davidson failed to […]
Attorney Chooses to Improve Golf Game Over Carefully Managing Cases
Recently, a New Jersey attorney, Jared Stolz, was suspended for three months. He made inappropriate comments to opposing counsel and allegedly played golf instead of reviewing files. “Sarcastic and Sophomoric” Comments The New Jersey Supreme Court suspended Stolz on September 4, 2014. Part of the decision was because of “sarcastic and sophomoric” comments made to […]
Law Firm Criticized for “Litigating a Plaintiff to Death”
A Georgia judge cited a law firm for litigating a plaintiff to death. The law firm repeatedly filed baseless motions to try and force the plaintiff to settle. The plaintiff, Timothy Coen, was a former general counsel at a subsidiary of the defendant’s company, CDC Software. Coen alleged in his complaint that the company violated […]