Lessons learned from the first GA Supreme Court opinion related to Rule 1.6 and online publications.
While writing my last article about some of the…
Clients and attorneys, think twice before you post
A few weeks ago Scott Kraeuter and I were speaking at the Nuts & Bolts of Family…
Admitting Your Mistakes
The value (reputational and financial) of open client communication
I was recently working on a case that reminded me of the need…
On August 23, 2013, Douglas Chandler of Chandler Law and Scot Kraeuter of Johnson, Kraeuter & Dunn presented to a crowd of about…
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 1 – Making the right decisions now may save you time, money, and hassle later on.
I often speak with prospective legal malpractice clients who say they wish they had made a better choice in lawyers. To be fair, a lot of lawyers I defend in disciplinary cases also wish they had avoided the problem client. Based on the positive feedback I received from a recent presentation on this topic, here are some tips to help you (as the potential client) choose the best lawyer for your specific needs.
“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.
