Conflicts of Interest and Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Texas: When Attorney Loyalty Breaks Down
Did the lawyer disclose the conflict? Did the lawyer explain whose interests would come first? Did the lawyer recommend independent counsel or keep billing while loyalties divided? Those questions can determine whether a bad result was ordinary negligence or a breach of fiduciary duty. A […]
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: What You Should Know
Imagine entrusting someone with your financial and personal matters, only to discover that they’ve betrayed your trust. Maria hired a lawyer to represent her in a property dispute, expecting professional and loyal advocacy. However, the lawyer secretly negotiated a deal with the opposing party that […]
5 Ways Your Trial Lawyer May Have Breached Their Fiduciary Duty
When you hire an attorney, you rely on the promise that he is working hard to protect your best interests. This trust is critical to a successful attorney/client relationship, and the outcome of your case rests on the strength of that promise. Unfortunately, simple actions […]