Conflicts of Interest in Texas Law Firms: When Ethical Violations Lead to Legal Malpractice Claims
Conflict of interest in Texas can become legal malpractice when an attorney’s divided loyalty causes a client to lose money, legal rights, or a better result. Texas legal malpractice is different from professional discipline because violating an ethics rule does not automatically establish a civil […]
Missed Deadlines, Lost Claims, and Expired Statutes of Limitations: Can You Sue Your Former Attorney in Texas?
You may be able to sue your former attorney in Texas if a missed deadline caused you to lose a claim, defense, appeal, or financial recovery. Texas legal malpractice is not established merely because a lawyer filed something late. You must prove that the error […]
When Does Attorney Negligence Become Legal Malpractice in Texas? Understanding the “Case Within a Case” Requirement
A lawyer’s mistake becomes legal malpractice in Texas when the mistake causes the client to lose a claim, defense, settlement opportunity, or measurable financial benefit. Texas legal malpractice generally requires duty, breach, proximate cause, and damages. When negligence changes the outcome of earlier litigation, the […]