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What is Breach of Contract in Legal Malpractice?

What is Breach of Contract in Legal Malpractice?

A common question our legal malpractice clients ask is, “What is breach of contract?” When you enter into an attorney-client relationship, you typically (but not always) sign a contract that describes the agreements and nature of the relationship. This contract can either be verbal or written. Breach of contract occurs when your attorney does not honor the specific terms of the contract.  At Sears Crawford, we sue lawyers that have failed to meet their contractual obligations to their clients. We take that relationship and responsibility very seriously. Our experienced attorneys have provided this guide for identifying when a breach of contract...

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Most Common Types of Legal Malpractice in Texas

Most Common Types of Legal Malpractice in Texas

As lawyers that sue other lawyers for malpractice, we handle cases involving many types of legal malpractice. Familiarizing yourself with common types of legal malpractice can help you protect yourself during your case. This article acts as a brief guide to the common types of legal malpractice. Most of our clients do not immediately notice when their former attorney has committed malpractice against them. At Sears Crawford, our legal malpractice attorneys in Houston are here to help you navigate the complex legal system and fight to right the wrongs your former attorney committed against you.   We sue lawyers in Houston, throughout Texas,...

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Can I Sue My Lawyer for Breach of Fiduciary Duty?

Can I Sue My Lawyer for Breach of Fiduciary Duty?

The answer is YES, under the right circumstances. Over the years, we’ve had many clients contact us with the question, “Can I sue my lawyer for breach of fiduciary duty?” As lawyers that sue lawyers, the attorneys at Sears Crawford have extensive knowledge and experience in successfully helping clients with these types of cases. We are a team of attorneys you can trust to handle your case.  If you decide to sue your lawyer, our skilled attorneys at Sears Crawford are here to explain how to go about filing a claim against your former attorney.  What is breach of fiduciary duty? If you’re...

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Houston Defective Medical Device Lawyer

Houston Defective Medical Device Lawyer

The defective medical device lawyers at Sears Crawford explain everything you need to know if you were to pursue a defective medical device claim. Though medical devices are meant to help patients, medical device malfunctions often occur and can cause catastrophic damages to the public in the form of serious personal injuries. In certain circumstances, if a defective medical device were to cause an injury –– or worse, death –– to a user, the medical manufacturer could be sued for liability.  Defective medical devices can range from surgical instruments to prosthetics and implants.  When medical device manufacturers prioritize profits over safety,...

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Barratry in Texas is Illegal – Taking Action

Barratry in Texas

If you’re unsure whether or not you have been a victim of barratry in Texas, this article will inform you of the legal ramifications of solicitation and ambulance chasing (barratry), and how to take action if you have been the victim of barratry.  Barratry occurs when a lawyer, or someone acting with or on behalf of a lawyer, solicits or contacts potential clients who need a lawyer’s services in an unauthorized manner without the client reaching out first. These attorneys can try to persuade the potential client to file a lawsuit without knowing the full extent of the client’s situation. At Sears...

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Breach of Fiduciary Duty Examples

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Examples

Clients investigating whether their lawyer has breached their fiduciary duty often ask us for examples of what qualifies for a “breach of fiduciary duty” claim. Your lawyer’s fiduciary duty to you is the foundation upon which your attorney/client relationship is built, so it’s important to be able to identify when your attorney has breached that duty. At Sears Crawford, we sue lawyers for clients whose attorney has breached their fiduciary duties. Below are some of the common examples of breached fiduciary duties that we’ve seen over the past 30 years. If you are planning on suing a lawyer for malpractice, it is...

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What is Considered Malpractice for an Attorney?

What is Considered Malpractice for an Attorney?

What is considered malpractice for an attorney? Sometimes, even great lawyers make mistakes that can cause their clients to suffer economic damages (although not all mistakes made by attorneys can be considered malpractice). There are also many bad lawyers that can do even worse. It is our job to do right by those clients and get them the justice they deserve.  At Sears Crawford, we know the ins and outs of legal malpractice. In this article we’ll be discussing what is considered legal malpractice for an attorney and what is needed to prove your case against your former attorney. If you...

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