As I mentioned in Part 1 of this series, you’ll need to fulfill at least three essential elements in order to have a valid legal malpractice claim:

1. There was an attorney-client relationship, or at least a good faith basis for relying on the attorney.
2. The attorney failed to exercise ordinary care, skill and diligence.
3. Damages (loss of money, property, health, etc.) were caused by the attorney's failure and not some other factor. As discussed in Part 1, the underlying damages must have been collectible.

I hear it all the time; “My lawyer screwed up. I want to sue.” As a Board Certified Georgia Legal Malpractice Attorney, I get these calls often. Unfortunately, Georgia law requires a little more evidence than a clear mistake by the attorney for you to actually succeed in a legal malpractice case. You’ll need to fulfill at least three essential elements in order to have a valid claim:

10 factors to consider before you sue your lawyer. So you’ve hired a lawyer to help you solve a problem. Something goes wrong and you don’t receive the service or outcome you expect. The first question many of you will ask is, “Can I sue for legal malpractice?”