If a divorce lawyer suspects he screwed up a settlement agreement, should he quick call his carrier? Or should he try to make amends and just hope he won’t be served?
It depends. What did the lawyer know, when did he know it, and what did he do about it? Decisions about notice of claim come [...]
Divorce lawyer’s notice too late, carrier says
November 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Divorce
Tags:Legal malpractice
Legal malpractice claim OK sans expert
November 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Divorce, Fairfax Circuit Court
What does it take for a dissatisfied divorce client to sue his lawyer? His own opinion may be enough.
A husband unhappy with the outcome of his case responded to his lawyer’s bill with a claim for legal malpractice. The lawyer said that without an expert witness, the client had no case.
The defendant, James Cottrell, raised [...]
Tags:Legal malpractice
