What Constitutes a Conflict of Interest?

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If your lawyer has a conflict of interest, meaning their best interests are for any reason in opposition to yours, it could cause them to be unable to do their job as a fiduciary — but what constitutes a conflict of interest for a lawyer, exactly? There are several ways that your attorney’s interests may clash with yours, compromising their ability to provide you fair and effective representation. Some common situations, which we will discuss in further detail, that constitute conflicts of interest for lawyers include: Representing competing clients Personal financial interests Former client conflicts Third-party influences Personal relationships with opposing...

10 November

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How Do You Prove Legal Malpractice?

Posted by Jordan Grimmer

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Legal malpractice occurs when your attorney’s actions, or inactions, fall below the standard of care and it causes you harm — but how do you prove legal malpractice and successfully sue your lawyer? Proving legal malpractice is almost always complicated, and having an attorney with experience suing lawyers can make all the difference. The four elements that your legal malpractice attorney must prove to sue your previous lawyer are: Duty of care Breach of that duty Proximate cause Damages If your attorney can prove these four things, then you have a case against your previous lawyer and have a chance at getting...

10 October

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When to Sue My Attorney for Malpractice

Posted by Jordan Grimmer

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You trust that when you hire a lawyer to take your case, you’ll be getting competent and ethical representation — but this isn’t always what happens. Sometimes attorneys, whether by unethical misconduct or simple negligence, take actions that harm their clients’ cases, leaving many wondering when to sue their attorneys for malpractice. We’ll tell you now: if your lawyer’s performance has significantly harmed your case or caused you financial loss, it might be time to seek justice by suing them for legal malpractice. Ross Sears has been suing lawyers in Texas for over 30 years, and he’s here today to tell you...

Author: Jordan Grimmer

What Constitutes a Conflict of Interest?

How Do You Prove Legal Malpractice?

When to Sue My Attorney for Malpractice