Part 2 – Negotiating the relationship with your new attorney.
In Part 1 of this series, I reviewed the steps associated with identifying and choosing an attorney qualified to handle your specific situation. Once you’ve decided on the best attorney for your needs, you will need to agree on and formalize the terms of your relationship, preferably in writing.
Document helps lawyers effectively and efficiently respond to Georgia State Bar complaints
On June 1, 2013, Douglas Chandler of Chandler Law published his latest white paper: How to Deal with State Bar Disciplinary Matters. The white paper presents recommendations for reacting to every stage of the Bar complaint process, from initial notification through the public Formal Complaint stage reviewed by the Georgia Supreme Court.
“My lawyer’s bad advice caused my business to fail.”
To this point, we’ve discussed legal malpractice claims from both the plaintiff’s (person suing) and attorney’s perspective, including ways to create and maintain a solid attorney-client relationship that minimizes the chances of a future claim. In this installment of the article series, we will review some types of damages that are likely to be claimed in a legal malpractice claim involving the failure of a business or lost opportunity.
Understanding the Requirements for a Legal Malpractice Case - Part 5
How could my client sue me?
In Part 4 of this series, we discussed the attorney-client relationship from the client’s perspective. While there is some useful information in there for lawyers, it’s worth dedicating this final article of the series to helping you ensure that all your attorney-client relationships are entered into knowingly and intentionally.
