There are some situations in life that are difficult to navigate alone. When facing complex legal issues, it may be necessary to seek the guidance and support of an attorney. There is an assumption that attorneys always understand the legal issues at hand and that...
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Options for victims of legal malpractice
Attorneys serve a critical role as their job is to provide support, guidance and advocacy for individuals who cannot navigate the legal system on their own. Retaining the services of a North Carolina lawyer takes a significant amount of trust, and it can be...
Holding attorneys accountable for malpractice
By trusting a North Carolina attorney to handle a legal concern, one is placing a significant amount of trust in that individual. In addition to the fees one will pay to the attorney, the client is also relying on the legal professional to provide knowledgeable...
What qualifies as legal malpractice?
When someone turns to a North Carolina attorney for assistance with any type of legal concern, it is with the confidence the lawyer will do his or her job and provide qualified counsel. When a lawyer does not do what the client paid him or her to do, it is more than...
Is it too difficult to establish legal malpractice in North Carolina criminal cases?
Facing criminal charges is frightening enough. Even with the best criminal defense lawyer you can find, there is a chance of a conviction that could bring fines, prison time and other serious consequences. This situation is much worse if, at some point during the...
6 ways an attorney may fail you
Hiring an attorney means entrusting someone who has knowledge and professional experience to handle legal matters that may be too complex or risky to handle on one’s own. Attorney services can be costly, but ideally, the outcome is worth it. However, there are cases...
Conflict of interests may lead to legal malpractice
When residents of North Carolina face legal trouble, they may turn to an attorney who has a firm grasp of the type of law their situations involve. Like anyone seeking legal help, they will want to know that the professional they hire has the experience,...
Widow files legal malpractice claim after will revision
The skills of a lawyer come in handy at certain times. For example, when planning one’s estate, engaging in a real estate transaction, or when one’s rights or freedoms are at stake, having legal representation can help one avoid costly mistakes. Much like patients...
Do the signs point to legal malpractice?
Enlisting the services of an attorney is something most people in North Carolina do only when there is a great deal at stake, such as a significant amount of money or one’s personal freedom. Those who hire an attorney often do so because they want an advocate whom...
Communication can help you avoid a legal malpractice claim
Attorneys can often avoid legal malpractice claims by simply taking the time to communicate with their clients. An article in one magazine for attorneys says, "Good client communications can be the key factor in bringing a quick end to a malpractice claim or avoiding...