If you find yourself in a situation that requires an attorney, you’re already experiencing an incredibly stressful time. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, by a faulty medical device or any other scenario that puts you in harm’s way through no fault of…
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A recent Louisiana case ruling made that state the first to conclude that the concept of “collectibility” cannot be used to limit the amount of damages a plaintiff is ultimately awarded in a successful legal malpractice case. Plaintiff Elaine Ewing hired attorney Chuck Granger to…
Filing a lawsuit can be one of the most stressful things you’ll encounter in life. Suppose you lose your case, and you realize it’s because your lawyer or legal team failed to uphold their obligations. In that case, you have the right to pursue a…
COVID-19 has brought many challenges to the legal industry in 2020 and has sparked debate about the importance, value, and necessity of the bar exam. Normally, this year’s graduates would have taken the exam in July, but the risks to public health have led to…
Nobody’s perfect, but at the same time, when you hire a lawyer, you hope the lawyer is trustworthy, knowledgeable and diligent in the matters of the law. Lawyers often make it a practice to incorporate the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct into…
2020 has been nothing if not unpredictable. The new coronavirus has caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and sickened millions of people worldwide, and the ensuing shutdowns and business closures have devastated the U.S. economy. COVID-19 has had far-reaching, surprising consequences, and if you’re suing…
Legal proceedings and litigation won’t always have your desired outcome — whether your appeal is denied or a case is decided in favor of the other party, hiring a lawyer isn’t a guarantee that you’ll get a favorable result. But what if the attorney you’ve hired…
