North Miami Beach Legal Malpractice Attorney
Sound legal advice and representation after previous Florida counsel fails to act appropriately in the performance of their duties
As a compliment to our appellate practice, Florida legal malpractice lawyer Michael Lechtman represents clients throughout Florida whose previous attorney violated professional ethics, failed to meet accepted performance standards, or acted in bad faith during negotiations or litigation, resulting in a loss.
Are you in a fee dispute with your lawyer?
Do you believe you have a potential legal malpractice claim?
Call the Florida Bar Association for help in determining if your attorney has acted unethically. If so, they can potentially arbitrate your claim.
Remember, if there hasn't been a final judgment or settlement in your case, you cannot pursue a malpractice claim. You may want to consider getting a second opinion if your case is pending.
What Is Legal Malpractice?
"Legal malpractice" is an often misused term referring to an act of negligence by an attorney who fails to act with appropriate skill or diligence in the performance of his or her duties, resulting in legal harm to a client. Simply losing a case does not necessarily constitute legal malpractice. Examples of legal malpractice may include:
- Failure to meet a statute of limitations
- Failure to perform adequate discovery or due diligence
- Conflicts of interest
- Concealing fees/expenses
- Making agreements/settling without client's knowledge
- Recommending a lesser settlement in order to receive fees
All attorneys licensed in Florida are responsible to their respective Bar associations and other governing bodies to perform in a professional and competent manner. If you have lost a case due to legal malpractice, you may be concerned about engaging in further litigation and the possibility of more loss of time and money. This is why Florida legal malpractice lawyer Michael Lechtman takes all malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no fees unless he wins your case.
Make no mistake: proving legal malpractice is complex, requiring first that you show the original case could have been won and then second, demonstrating that your previous attorney acted inappropriately.
Attorney Michael Lechtman has more than 35 years of experience, offering personal service and clear communication at all times. If you are the victim of poor performance by an attorney and have already discussed the matter with the Florida Bar Association, he can help you determine the best way of proceeding.
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Contact a North Miami Beach legal malpractice lawyer for more information on your ethics violation claim, or the firm's other areas of practice, including family law, divorce, Social Security Disability claims, insurance disputes, and real estate law.