On August 23, 2013, Douglas Chandler of Chandler Law and Scot Kraeuter of Johnson, Kraeuter & Dunn presented to a crowd of about 80 family…
5 types of problem clients, and how to deal with them.
After writing the last article series about finding the right lawyer, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss finding the right clients – specifically identifying and dealing with problem clients. First, let’s all agree that 99% of all clients are perfect partners who understand how to maximize the value of the attorney-client relationship. It’s the 1% that keeps us up at night, and sometimes makes us chuckle.
On July 19, 2013, Douglas Chandler of Chandler Law gave a presentation to the attorneys of Miller & Martin, a 120-lawyer firm with offices in Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Nashville. Topics presented as part of the firm’s in-house training series, Miller & Martin Academy, included legal ethics and loss prevention.
Part 2 – Negotiating the relationship with your new attorney.
In Part 1 of this series, I reviewed the steps associated with identifying and choosing an attorney qualified to handle your specific situation. Once you’ve decided on the best attorney for your needs, you will need to agree on and formalize the terms of your relationship, preferably in writing.
Document helps lawyers effectively and efficiently respond to Georgia State Bar complaints
On June 1, 2013, Douglas Chandler of Chandler Law published his latest white paper: How to Deal with State Bar Disciplinary Matters. The white paper presents recommendations for reacting to every stage of the Bar complaint process, from initial notification through the public Formal Complaint stage reviewed by the Georgia Supreme Court.
“My lawyer’s bad advice caused my business to fail.”
To this point, we’ve discussed legal malpractice claims from both the plaintiff’s (person suing) and attorney’s perspective, including ways to create and maintain a solid attorney-client relationship that minimizes the chances of a future claim. In this installment of the article series, we will review some types of damages that are likely to be claimed in a legal malpractice claim involving the failure of a business or lost opportunity.
Understanding the Requirements for a Legal Malpractice Case - Part 5
How could my client sue me?
In Part 4 of this series, we discussed the attorney-client relationship from the client’s perspective. While there is some useful information in there for lawyers, it’s worth dedicating this final article of the series to helping you ensure that all your attorney-client relationships are entered into knowingly and intentionally.
Can I sue my lawyer?
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we covered two of the three essential elements of a legal malpractice claim:
On March 28, 2013, Douglas Chandler of Chandler Law and Aubrey Smith of ProAssurance presented their risk management CLE seminar to the members of the Appalachian Bar Association in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Assigning Legal Malpractice Claims
On March 18, the Georgia Supreme Court released its opinion in the Villanueva vs. First American Title Company case. The court held that legal malpractice cases involving underlying property and money damages are assignable. Affirming the lower Court of Appeals, the GA Supreme Court wrote that legal malpractice claims are “not per se unassignable.” The big question is whether this outcome will impact the number of legal malpractice claims in the future. I doubt it, and a number of experts agree.