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As individuals involved in a high-stress and potentially high-risk occupation, even the best lawyers and their law firms are often the targets of legal malpractice cases. When a former client makes a malpractice claim or files a legal malpractice lawsuit against you, the next choices you make when addressing and defending yourself are crucial to your future legal success.
As individuals involved in a high-stress and potentially high-risk occupation, even the best lawyers and their law firms are often the targets of legal malpractice cases. When a former client makes a malpractice claim or files a legal malpractice lawsuit against you, the next choices you make when addressing and defending yourself are crucial to your future legal success.
There are several key points to keep in mind when you receive a notification that a legal malpractice claim has been filed:
Every state in the US is responsible for establishing a code of professional conduct for legal professionals. An excerpt from the Florida Bar says that “As an adviser, a lawyer provides a client with an informed understanding of the client’s legal rights and obligations and explains their practical implications. As an advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client’s position under the rules of the adversary system. As a negotiator, a lawyer seeks a result advantageous to the client but consistent with requirements of honest dealing with others. As an evaluator, a lawyer acts by examining a client’s legal affairs and reporting about them to the client or to others.”
Each state is responsible for setting time limits for how long victims of legal malpractice have to file lawsuits against the perpetrators of the malpractice to recover compensation. In Florida, these claims must generally be filed within two years after the alleged malpractice occurred. If a victim fails to file a claim within this two-year window, they will lose the ability to recover the compensation they are entitled to.
If you have any questions about the deadlines related to your particular case, contact the team at Colson Hicks Eidson today. Our legal malpractice attorneys have a thorough understanding of the deadlines for these cases in every state throughout the US. We understand that your case may or may not originate in Florida, but we will be standing by regardless of where you need our assistance.
At Colson Hicks Eidson, our attorneys understand that these cases can be difficult to prove. However, our team has the resources necessary to conduct a full investigation into the case in order to prove the necessary elements of a legal malpractice claim. These include:
If you or somebody you love has been the victim of legal malpractice, there may be various types of compensation available for your claim. This can include, but is not limited to, the following:
Do not ignore a legal malpractice lawsuit filed against you with the belief that it will resolve on its own. It is in your best interest to seek the assistance of a qualified legal malpractice defense attorney who understands the stress malpractice lawsuits can cause.
Our legal malpractice lawyers can provide knowledgeable representation to professionals located throughout the United States and globally who are accused of negligence. Contact a Florida legal malpractice attorney at the law firm of Colson Hicks Eidson today.
