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5 Reasons to Sue an Attorney
When you hire a lawyer, you trust them to handle your legal matters with professionalism a...
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What Constitutes a Conflict of Interest?
If your lawyer has a conflict of interest, meaning their best interests are for any reason...
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How Do You Prove Legal Malpractice?
Legal malpractice occurs when your attorney’s actions, or inactions, fall below the stan...
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When to Sue My Attorney for Malpractice
You trust that when you hire a lawyer to take your case, you’ll be getting competent and...
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Most Common Types of Legal Malpractice in Texas
As lawyers that sue lawyers for malpractice, we handle cases involving many types of legal...
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Can I Sue My Lawyer for Breach of Fiduciary Duty?
If you believe your lawyer has acted against your best interests, you might wonder, “...
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How to Get Your Money Back from a Lawyer
If you’ve had a negative experience with a lawyer and believe you’re entitled ...
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Can I Sue My Lawyer for Taking Too Long?
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to handle your case diligently and promptly. Ho...
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Can You Sue a Lawyer for Not Doing Their Job?
It’s a question prospective clients ask us all the time: “Can you sue a lawyer for not...
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What Do I Do If My Lawyer Lost My Case?
My lawyer lost my case. What can I do next? Do I have to just give up and move on, or can ...
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How To Fire a Lawyer in Texas
If you’re wondering how to fire a lawyer in Texas, you might first want to ask yourself ...
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty Examples
If you believe that your previous attorney has wronged you, you may be wondering how exact...
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Five Things You Need to Know About Suing a Lawyer for Malpractice
Hiring a lawyer who commits legal malpractice can be a distressing experience, leaving you...
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What is Considered Malpractice for an Attorney?
If you recently got out of a bad situation with an attorney or wrapped up a case with less...
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What is Breach of Contract in Legal Malpractice?
What is a breach of contract? It’s a question that our legal malpractice clients often a...
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Do Lawyers Have To Carry Malpractice Insurance?
Legal malpractice insurance offers essential protection to both attorneys and their client...
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What Is the Standard Contingency Fee for an Attorney?
Contingency fees are a very common structure for attorney-client payment agreements, altho...
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Can I Fire My Attorney if I Signed a Contract?
Your attorney should be your greatest ally during difficult times, but sometimes attorneys...
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How To Fight Excessive Attorney Fees
Although your attorney is often your fiercest and most important advocate during the harde...
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How To Tell if Your Lawyer Is Cheating You on a Settlement
You probably know that settlements for personal injury and other civil matters can be incr...
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Can My Lawyer Settle My Case Without Me?
If you’ve found yourself wondering “Can my lawyer settle my case without me?” then c...
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What Are Unreasonable Attorney Fees?
After a long expensive legal battle, you may look at your final bill and wonder if it was ...
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Can I Sue My Lawyer for Misrepresentation?
Can I sue my lawyer for misrepresentation? Your attorney is intended to be your advocate, ...
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Can I Sue My Lawyer for Negligence?
If you’re wondering “Can I sue my lawyer for negligence?” then you’re likely looki...
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How Long Do You Have To Sue an Attorney for Malpractice?
When an attorney fails to meet the mark it can have disastrous consequences for their clie...
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Ross Sears Named “10 Best” in Texas
Ross Sears II, Texas-based legal malpractice attorney and co-founder of Sears Crawford, ha...
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The Importance of Communication in the Attorney-Client Relationship
What type of relationship do a lawyer and a client have? An attorney-client relationship e...
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The Impact of Legal Malpractice on Clients
Attorneys play a vital role in protecting the rights and interests of individuals and busi...
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How To Choose the Best Legal Malpractice Attorney for Your Case
The best way to set yourself up for success in a legal malpractice case is to choose the b...
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Types of Damages in a Legal Malpractice Case
Those who have been harmed by their previous attorney’s negligence and are looking to su...
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Can I Sue My Lawyer for Losing My Lawsuit?
Those who have had a bad experience with a previous lawyer can feel like they have no opti...
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When To File an Ethics Complaint Against a Lawyer vs When To Sue Them
At Sears Crawford, we know that there are many reasons to be unhappy with your attorney, b...
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Can I Talk to Another Attorney Before Firing My Current One?
Can I talk to another attorney before firing my current one? Yes! If your current attorney...
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Negligence vs Malpractice: What is the Difference?
What is the difference between negligence vs malpractice? You hear both words thrown aroun...
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What Does My Lawyer’s Fiduciary Duty Require?
When you hire a lawyer to represent you, you are placing your trust in them to act in your...
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I Think I Hired a Lawyer With a Conflict of Interest
All lawyers have a fiduciary duty to avoid conflicts of interest and to provide unwavering...
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Do Not Hire A Lawyer Who Does Not Carry Legal Malpractice Insurance
When you hire a lawyer, one of the first things you should ask that lawyer is “do you ca...
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Hiring a Legal Malpractice Attorney in Texas
Hiring a legal malpractice attorney in Texas can be a daunting task. Clients who have been...
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What to Look For in a Texas Legal Malpractice Attorney
To increase your chances of winning a Texas legal malpractice case and successfully suing ...
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What is a Super Lawyer?
What is a Super Lawyer? “Super Lawyer” is a designation given to lawyers who meet part...
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Hire a Board Certified Lawyer for Your Legal Malpractice Case
If you feel that you have been wronged by your previous attorney and wish to pursue legal ...
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What is the Legal Malpractice Statute of Limitations?
What is the legal malpractice statute of limitations? Due to the fiduciary nature of the a...
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Top Plant Explosion Lawyer in Houston
If you or a loved one were injured in a refinery accident, you need the help of the top pl...
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What to Do in an 18 Wheeler Accident
Getting hit in an 18 wheeler accident can cause serious damage to both your vehicle and yo...
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How Attorneys Can Violate the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct
The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct were created to provide lawyers with ...
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Should I Get a Lawyer For a Car Accident?
Whether a car accident was your fault or another’s, people often ask, “Should I get a ...
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Common Causes of Oilfield Accidents
Due to dangerous workplace conditions, common oilfield accidents happen often in the state...
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How to Find a Top Legal Malpractice Lawyer
If you have been mistreated by your former attorney and are seeking justice, you need a to...
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Houston Defective Medical Device Lawyer
The defective medical device lawyers at Sears Crawford explain everything you need to know...
