Questions About Legal Malpractice

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When you hire attorneys, you do so with the faith that they will represent you to their fullest ability. You trust that you are paying for the service of an experienced, professional, and aggressive lawyer, who will provide your case their absolute attention. Unfortunately, some lawyers do not live up to the standards set by law firms like Silberstein, Awad, and Mikols P.C., and you may find yourself let down.

What is Legal Malpractice?

Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to effectively represent his client due to negligence.  This may include unethical or illegal behavior, but can also be as simple as administrative or communication errors. No matter the cause, legal malpractice attorneys Silberstein, Awad, and Mikols, P.C. are prepared to represent clients who have been the victim of another law firms mistakes.

How Can I Prove Damages in a Legal Malpractice Case?

Proving damages in a legal malpractice case can be difficult. The onus is on you to prove that you would have been better off financially if legal malpractice had not occurred. In the case of litigation, you will need to prove that the result of the case would have been different had your attorney represented you differently. You will need an experienced legal malpractice attorney on your side to help you effectively prove your were indeed the victim of another lawyers negligence.

Does Every Mistake a Lawyer Makes Qualify as Legal Malpractice?

In short: no. Some mistakes, and particularly those that do not result in harm to the client, are not considered legal malpractice. As a general rule, if you did not suffer damages due to the mistake, there is no case for legal malpractice. Silberstein, Awad, and Mikols, P.C. can help you determine if your case constitutes legal malpractice.

What Should I Do If I Suspect My Lawyer Has Committed Legal Malpractice?

The first step is to discuss the situation with your attorney. It is important to remember that a judge’s disagreement with an attorney’s interpretation of the law is not legal malpractice, and your position on the case may change after hearing your attorney’s side. If, after this discussion, you still feel you have been wronged, you will need to collect your files and contact a legal malpractice attorney.

If you have been the victim of legal malpractice in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, or Queens, New York, please contact the legal malpractice attorneys at Silberstein, Awad, and Mikols, P.C. to discuss your case today.

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