Poor contract drafting can lead to legal malpractice when unclear, inconsistent, or incomplete terms cause financial loss or spark a dispute. Contracts are meant to reduce uncertainty, but when they fail to reflect a client’s intent or account for foreseeable risks, they can create new problems instead. In Connecticut, some legal malpractice...

In legal matters, individuals may have to meet various deadlines, such as filing claims within a specific time after their cause of action accrued, or submitting documents to courts or administrative agencies. Missing deadlines can make or break an individual’s case, potentially leading to the loss of critical legal rights or options....

If your attorney has been missing deadlines for your case or failing to return your calls, you might be starting to question their work and wondering, “Do I need a second lawyer?” When a lawyer agrees to represent you, they have a duty to keep you informed, keep track of the important...

If your lawyer in Connecticut isn't communicating effectively, missing deadlines, or failing to provide clear legal guidance, these could be signs of a breach of duty. It's vital to document these issues and consult another attorney to explore your options for protecting your legal rights.

When you hire an attorney, you expect them to understand the law that applies to your case. Unfortunately, not every attorney meets that standard. Some make avoidable mistakes—misreading the law, missing key legal updates, or simply applying the wrong statute or rule altogether.

These errors can have serious consequences....

Legal malpractice claims are a reality for lawyers in every area of practice—even those with spotless records and good intentions. In a busy practice, it’s easy to overlook the small things. But as many attorneys learn too late, it’s often the small things that get you into trouble.

This...

When you hire an attorney to represent you in a personal injury case, you trust them to fight for your best interests and the compensation you deserve. However, some attorneys make critical errors during the settlement process that leave their clients with far less money than they should have received. These settlement...

Not every disappointing legal result means your lawyer committed malpractice. People often wonder, “Did my lawyer mess up, or did things just not go my way?” Sometimes cases just don’t turn out how we had hoped. However, if your attorney’s mistake costs you money, property, or a chance for justice, you deserve...