Saint Louis Missouri Legal Malpractice Lawyer
Legal malpractice is not necessarily a function of whether you won or lost in court. In order to sue an attorney for legal malpractice you must first establish that he or she failed to act competently in handling your case. In general, this involves whether or not he or she violated professional standards or the code of conduct applicable to the legal profession. Secondly, you must prove his or her actions resulted in quantifiable financial harm to you, your business, or your family. While this may involve direct financial loss through your ability to recover compensation in a tort claim, it also includes harm to you or your business' reputation that results in financial loss.
At the Saint Louis Missouri law office of Steven Goldblatt, I will investigate the actions of other lawyers in cases involving legal malpractice. When appropriate, I involve investigators and the Missouri Bar in order to uncover what happened and why.
If you have suffered financial loss due to attorney negligence, Contact the lawyer malpractice lawyer Steven Goldblatt today. I can evaluate your case, discuss the issues involved, and explain the legal options available to you.
What is Legal Malpractice and Do I have a case?
At the law office of Steven Goldblatt, I represent clients in legal malpractice cases involving the following:
- Errors in drafting legal documents and contracts
- Failing to file a motion or lawsuit in time
- Letting the statute of limitations lapse
- Failure to introduce key evidence
- Acting in a manner that results in evidence being barred during trial
- Violation of fiduciary responsibility
- Inadequate knowledge of the law
- Over billing or fraudulent timekeeping
- Failing to obtain client's consent on certain matters
- Failing to inform a client of a settlement offer
Exposing Legal Malpractice and What to Look For
Because there is a statute of limitations in legal malpractice cases, you must act quickly. If a lawsuit is not filed within the time provided by law, you will be unable to bring an action against your attorney. Additionally, it's important to act sooner rather than later since key evidence can disappear and memories can begin to fade. In order to start the process, the following actions can be undertaken now:
- Obtain a copy of your case from the court
- Ask for a copy of your lawyer's file
- Collect any documents or communications between you and your attorney
Contact the legal malpractice attorney Steven Goldblatt
Financial loss due to incompetent legal representation is a serious matter. If you have seen your business, personal financial situation, or personal injury recovery adversely affected by negligent legal representation, contact legal malpractice lawyer, Steven Goldblatt at 314-288-8455 or by email at lsgold7@swbell.net