We Sue Lawyers: How Sears Crawford Hold Lawyers Accountable

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We help those who find themselves locked in a business dispute or real estate dispute, with partners, family members or third-parties.

At Sears Crawford, we sue lawyers because we take an attorney’s obligation to their client seriously. Lawyers in the state of Texas owe a Fiduciary Duty to their clients. This means that the lawyer MUST always put the client’s interest first. Ross Sears at Sears Crawford has spent his entire 30 year career fighting for the rights of clients who’s attorneys forgot or failed to put their client’s interest first. At Sears Crawford, it is our mission to help those clients get the justice they deserve.

If you’re thinking of suing a lawyer for professional negligence, Sears Crawford can help you with your case. We sue lawyers that have harmed their clients, whether it be intentional or just a professional error. Here are some things to consider when looking to sue a lawyer for misconduct or malpractice:

What is considered legal malpractice?

Since we sue lawyers as a part of our everyday practice, we are familiar with the ins and outs of legal malpractice. We have seen just about everything one could imagine.

Of course, not everything that frustrates you about your lawyer will be grounds for a legal malpractice lawsuit.

Generally speaking, Legal malpractice is when a lawyer “acts, or fails to act” as a reasonable and prudent attorney would act under the same or similar circumstances; AND that act or omission results in damages to the client. Some of the most common forms of legal malpractice include: undisclosed conflicts of interest, missing important deadlines, failing to keep the client fully informed or failing to look out for the client’s best interest. There are essentially 4 elements to a legal malpractice claim:

A duty owed by the attorney to the client - the attorney owed you a duty to act properly.

The attorney breached that duty - the attorney was negligent, made a mistake, or did not do what he or she should have done.

Proximate cause – the attorney’s acts or omissions caused an injury to the client; and

Damages - you suffered actual financial loss/harm as a result of your attorney’s conduct.

What legal malpractice is NOT:

Before accusing your lawyer of malpractice, it is important to recognize that not all unfavorable situations are grounds for suing your lawyer. Just because your lawyer did not win your case doesn’t mean they committed malpractice.

Here are some examples of situations that would not be considered malpractice:

Your lawyer isn’t returning your phone calls

Your lawyer gets less at trial than you hoped for

Your lawyer is socializing with your opponent’s lawyer

What recourse do I have against a lawyer?

What do you do if your attorney commits malpractice in the handling of your case? Seek legal representation. We know — the prospect of hiring a new lawyer can be a hard pill to swallow while you still have a bad taste in your mouth from your last lawyer. But trust us, it’s not wise to go up against a lawyer in court without another lawyer by your side. Just be sure to find the right legal malpractice lawyer for you.

At Sears Crawford, we offer free phone or email case consultations so we can figure out how to help you. Winning a legal malpractice case is not always easy, so be sure to contact us immediately so that we can assess your situation, discuss your needs, and develop a strategy that’s right for your situation. It is a good idea to speak to a malpractice attorney before pursuing any action against your former lawyer.

It is better to hire a lawyer who is board certified in the area of personal injury law, which encompasses legal malpractice cases. Less than 5% of the attorneys in the state of Texas are Board Certified by the state of Texas. Ross Sears with Sears Crawford is Board Certified in Personal Injury Law which includes legal malpractice claims.

Are you a victim of legal malpractice? If so, we sue lawyers.

The attorneys at Sears Crawford have over 50+ years of combined experience suing lawyers for malpractice claims. “Super Lawyer” Ross Sears and partner Clay Crawford are dedicated to representing our clients anywhere, anytime, against any attorney.

We sue lawyers because our duty is to our clients, not to our attorney colleagues. Our goal is twofold: first and foremost, protect the interests of our clients; and second, to improve the integrity of our profession, one lawyer at a time.

If you want to pursue a claim against your former attorney, we are here to help you recover the money you deserve. Call Ross Sears at (713) 223-3333 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation and get your case off to the right start.

We Understand Finding the Right Attorney May Be Difficult…

See why all of our clients continue to refer us to their friends and family members.

Ross and his team are incredible! He approached our case with genuine compassion and unwavering trustworthiness, which is rare in today’s world. Words can hardly express how grateful I am. He went above and beyond what was expected, and I am truly thankful for everything he has done!

Ashley Mathis

Three years ago I retained the services of Ross Sears and his law firm. The case just settled approximately one month ago in October 2021. I went to Ross and the law firm of Sears Crawford because I was in a horrible situation and had been terribly wronged and betrayed by a lawyer who I had trusted to represent me. Ross very patiently and methodically explained to me the nuances and idiosyncrasies of a legal malpractice case. Ross took on my case when many others would not. Considering the circumstances, we got as favorable of an outcome as possible. Ross is an honorable, ethical man who is a tenacious and zealous advocate. He will always do right by his clients and put their best interests first. I trusted Ross implicitly because that is the man that he is. Should someone find themselves in the very unfortunate position of needing a legal malpractice attorney then Ross Sears and his team is who you need. Should you have any questions or wish to speak with me directly about Ross, I give Ross and the Sears Crawford LLP law firm permission to give out my cell phone number and/or email address to any prospective client.

Jeffrey B. Hagopian

We can not thank you enough for the incredible results you achieved in our case. We had worked with several law firms to try and resolve our legal issue. However, after more than 6 months of no progress, we became extremely frustrated. Thankfully we were introduced to you and it truly was a blessing for us during a difficult time. Within a month you strongly and efficiently fought for us and negotiated a settlement with multiple parties that we were extremely satisfied with. In fact, we know you would have continued to argue our case with great skill, but you were also so respectful of our desire to put this case behind us. You are a great listener and extremely attuned to your client’s needs.You and your staff did an outstanding job for us and we would without reservation recommend you to any of our friends and family in need of legal counsel.

Tara and Bob Levine

I had the privilege of having Ross Sears represent me as my attorney. Recommended to me by another accomplished lawyer, Ross consistently demonstrated outstanding expertise that proved invaluable in helping me to achieve beyond the goals I hoped or expected to achieve through my case. I appreciated his skillfulness in successfully navigating every aspect of the legal process, particularly those that are crucial to win a case: the development and implementation of a winning strategy and his powerful, persuasive, communication style. He earned my utmost respect not only for his proficiency in the legal arena, but for his refreshing down-to-earth manner, integrity, decency and solid support of his client. He is a remarkable attorney and man.

Sherri Roberts

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for all your efforts on my behalf. Without your assistance this could have been resolved in a negative manner. Your professionalism and attention to our needs made this as pleasurable as this sort of thing can be. Also, thanks to your staff for their swift and courteous attention to my needs. You have made my future secure.

Lyle Messinger

I would like to express my gratitude to you for all the care and concern you have shown to me (ADC Tutoring) over the last three years, and for working tirelessly to ensure that the law worked in my favor. If it weren’t for your analytical skills and knowledge, the matter wouldn’t have been settled by now. Thanks once again for your legal advice, time, and efforts.

Earnestine Gainer Clements