US 7th Circuit Dismisses Case Due to Attorney Neglect
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal with prejudice of plaintiff’s case against the Bayer Corporation citing the inexcusable neglect of plaintiff’s attorneys in [...]
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Suing Multiple Lawyers for Legal Malpractice
It is not uncommon in the practice of law for more than one attorney at a firm to represent a client on a legal matter. For instance, a client might [...]
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Former National Geographic Attorney Files Legal Malpractice and Breach of Fiduciary Claims Against US Firm
National Geographic fired Karen Bass, an Emmy award winning producer and documentarian. She was the vice president of natural history projects. Her former attorney forged her signature on Visa documents, [...]
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Damages in Legal Malpractice Lawsuits
When a lawyer makes a mistake, the client usually suffers some sort of harm. Whether the attorney acted negligently or breached their fiduciary duties, the client usually pays for the [...]
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Procrastination Can Lead to Legal Malpractice
Nothing can be worse for a client than a lawyer who procrastinates. Many aspects of a client’s case hinge upon taking timely and swift legal action. When a lawyer waits [...]
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What is the Statute of Limitations for a Legal Malpractice Claim in Illinois?
Lawyers are supposed to act in the best interests of their clients. While the lawyer may offer legal advice, the client’s instructions should govern the lawyer’s actions. Ultimately, the client [...]
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Lawyers Can Only Take Action With Their Clients’ Consent
When a lawyer is hired, clients trust that they will provide competent representation and accurate legal information. Clients often trust their lawyer’s legal opinion and heed their lawyer’s advice. Still, [...]
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Legal Malpractice Mishandling Client Funds
Lawyers owe fiduciary duties to their clients. In the attorney-client relationship, these fiduciary duties are what help foster a sense of trust between client and lawyer. Despite lawyers’ ethical obligation [...]
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Lawyer Keeps Billing Client-Even Charges for His Own Sanctions
An Illinois lawyer was recently cited for billing a client for his own sanctions. The Iowa Supreme Court disciplinary board reprimanded Cameron Davidson, an attorney, in connection with his work representing [...]
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