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?”

What to expect if the complaint against you ends up in front of the Georgia Supreme Court. Part 1 of this series discussed the initial response to a Bar complaint, and Part 2 covered what to expect if the complaint is assigned to the Investigative Panel. Part 3 reviewed ways to minimize the chances of receiving a Bar complaint. This final installment covers what happens if a bar complaint makes it to the big show – the Georgia Supreme Court.

Part 1 of this series discussed the initial response to a Bar complaint, and Part 2 covered what to expect if the complaint is assigned to the Investigative Panel. In Part 3, let’s look at ways to minimize the chances of receiving a Bar complaint by learning from other attorneys’ experiences and mistakes.