Legal Malpractice

The legal field is heavily driven by strict deadlines. These include deadlines for filing a lawsuit, submitting documentation, filing a motion and so on. A lawyer missing a deadline may result in loss of evidence/testimony, a client losing the right to file a lawsuit,...

Lawyers attend years of school and must pass the state bar exam to practice law. Attorneys must adhere to strict professional standards when providing clients with legal advice, representing them in court or assisting them with negotiations.  Most attorneys are...

Most adults are at least roughly familiar with the concept of medical malpractice. They understand that if a physician is negligent or does something unsafe, they may have grounds for a lawsuit. Medical doctors are not the only ones who must obtain a specialized...

Hiring a professional means you trust and expect them to provide you with services that meet the standard of their profession. But when they fall short of these expectations, you might wonder if their mistakes amount to malpractice. Not every error is grounds for a...

When your attorney fails to uphold their professional duties, the consequences reach far beyond a lost case or delayed resolution. You may be left with financial losses, emotional stress and missed opportunities that cannot be undone. If you are considering a legal...

You Only Have One Year to File for Legal Malpractice If you believe that your lawyer has failed to adequately protect your interests, you only have one year to file for legal malpractice.  Ohio Revised Code § 2305.11 provides that an action for professional malpractice shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrued.  In the decision…

Attorneys Can be Held Liable for Their Mistakes Most people are familiar with the concept of medical malpractice where a doctor makes a misdiagnosis or commits a surgical error. However, doctors are not the only professionals that can be sued for professional negligence.   Accountants and investment advisors can be sued for malpractice.  The same can be said for attorneys who…