The Most Common Types of Legal Malpractice
You trusted your lawyer with your most intimate and private secrets. You put your life and your future in their hands. When a lawyer takes on your case, they make a pledge to put their skill and competence at your disposal, to always work in […]
If My Lawyer Performed Poorly, Can I Sue?
When many people hire an attorney to represent them in court and they come away losing their case, their first thought is to blame their attorney for something that was or was not done along the way. However, while losing a case does not automatically […]
What to Do if Your Lawyer Isn’t Communicating With You
After your accident, you decided to hire an attorney. Your initial consultation with the lawyer went well, and you believed that they were concerned about you. They agreed to take your case, and the two of you worked out a strategy. The lawyer explained that […]
Houston Attorneys, Firm in Crosshairs Over $1.7M Fee Dispute as Dentist Wins 2nd Chance to Sue
Houston Attorneys, Firm in Crosshairs Over $1.7M Fee Dispute as Dentist Wins 2nd Chance to Sue
5th Circ. Gives Doctor New Shot At Disputing $1.7M Atty Fees
5th Circ. Gives Doctor New Shot At Disputing $1.7M Atty Fees
Houston Plaintiffs Firm Faces $20M Malpractice Suit Over Wrongful Death Case
Houston Plaintiffs Firm Faces $20M Malpractice Suit Over Wrongful Death Case
Houston Attorneys, Firm in Crosshairs Over $1.7M Fee Dispute as Dentist Wins 2nd Chance to Sue
Houston Attorneys, Firm in Crosshairs Over $1.7M Fee Dispute as Dentist Wins 2nd Chance to Sue
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Malpractice Case in TX?
The statute of limitations (or the time to bring a lawsuit) against an attorney depends on the type of claim asserted. In Texas, the statute of limitations for a negligence claim is two years. An example of a negligence claim is an attorney’s failure to […]
Attorney Negligence: What Your Next Step Should Be
Legal malpractice is an umbrella term for a claim brought by a client against a lawyer. Among the many sub-categories of legal malpractice, negligence is the most common. A lawyer is supposed to help those who have been wronged by others, but when one a […]
Can a Lawyer Help Determine If My Last Attorney Committed Legal Malpractice?
The short answer is yes. Recognizing legal malpractice can be difficult, which is why Texas applies the discovery rule to legal malpractice claims. That rule provides that a client must sue his or her lawyer within two years from the date they knew or should […]