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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 the “minimum” standard by which they are required to practice law and to conduct their business with their clients. Generally speaking, a lawyer’s violation(s) of the Disciplinary Rules exposes him/her to disciplinary actions by the Texas State Bar Grievance Committee, and does not automatically expose the lawyer to civil liability.  However, when your attorney fails to meet the expectations set forth in the Texas attorney ethics rule while handling your case and his/her actions or inactions result in harm or damages to your case, you may be able...

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How to Find a Top Legal Malpractice Lawyer

How to Find a Top Legal Malpractice Lawyer

If you have been mistreated by your former attorney and are seeking justice, you need a top legal malpractice lawyer on your side. Suing your former attorney for malpractice can be an overwhelming and stressful situation, but you never have to go through this time alone. With experienced representation from a top legal malpractice attorney, you can hold your former lawyer accountable.  At Sears Crawford, we sue lawyers because we hold attorney’s accountable to their clients. Ross Sears has successfully helped hundreds of clients who were victims of legal malpractice find justice.  Here are some key factors to consider when you are...

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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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