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 […]
Legal Malpractice: What It Is and Why You Need a Lawyer
Legal malpractice generally occurs when an attorney falls below the standard of care or engages in conflicts of interest. Not securing the desired outcome in a client’s case is not considered legal malpractice. However, if the attorney failed to comply with a duty that he […]
How to Be Compensated if Your Lawyer Commits Malpractice
When you hire a lawyer, you rely upon their expertise to ensure that your case is handled in an appropriate and professional manner. Sometimes lawyers fail to comply with their duties and cause a client damage. When a lawyer has failed to carry out their […]