Licensed professionals working in skilled fields that require education that must conform to certain standards. Attorneys, in particular, are subject to relatively high professional standards. Specifically, they have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of...
People hire attorneys because they require legal guidance and support. Most people do not know much about the law. They cannot handle complex legal paperwork or court matters without assistance. People rely on lawyers when negotiating contracts, responding to criminal...
A poor outcome in court doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re a victim of legal malpractice – even if your lawyer was just simply “out-lawyered” by the other party’s attorney. To be considered a victim of legal malpractice, you generally have to show that your attorney...
In any case involving an elderly or disabled person, it’s important to identify financial abuse and to take action to correct it and hold people accountable for their actions. Taking advantage of an elderly or mentally challenged person is morally and legally wrong....
The average person cannot navigate the court system without help. Lawyers have years of school so that they understand statutes and legal precedent. Trying to make sense not only of the actual laws but also the history of how the courts have interpreted the laws is...
“Substantial completion” is a common term in the construction industry, but it’s actually a legal term. It’s typically the stage of a project where the bulk of the agreed-upon work is finished. Generally, at this point, an area is ready to be occupied or used for its...
When someone hires a contractor to build a home or business -- or to engage in a renovation -- it is very important for both people to be on the same page about even the smallest details. If a homeowner believes that the contractor is doing one thing, while the...
Lawyers and doctors have a lot in common. They have to go through a lot of extra schooling even after college. They have to pass extensive testing after their postgraduate schooling. They also have to maintain state licensing, and they are at risk of malpractice...
In many ways, lawyers are a lot like doctors. They go through substantially more schooling and testing than many other professionals because of the complexity of their work. People often place their total trust in the lawyers and doctors, and both of these groups of...
When you hire a contractor for a home or business project, you must ensure that the contract protects you. The contractor is going to do the same from their standpoint. Before you sign the document, there are a few things that you need to ensure are in place. One of...
