A legal malpractice lawsuit carries with it a number of unique challenges. The most significant of these challenges is the requirement to "prove the case within the case." Not only must there be sufficient evidence of the lawyer's negligence, there must be proof that such negligence was the cause of the client's harm. In other words, the legal malpractice case involves proving two cases — one to prove the negligence of the lawyer and another to prove the client would have been successful in prosecuting or defending the underlying action.
Due to the complex nature of the issues presented, the courts will require expert testimony in almost every case asserting a claim for legal malpractice. Individuals in these types of cases need a team of knowledgeable and skilled lawyers on their side. Our experienced team of professionals will take time to explain even the most complex legal issues in a manner that makes sense to you.
At Nowak & Stauch, we provide legal advice and representation to residents of Dallas and other communities throughout Texas who have been harmed by their lawyers. We have designed this website to be a useful source of information and a convenient portal to contact our office. Feel free to explore the other pages on this site to learn more about legal malpractice claims and schedule a consultation with an attorney at our firm for a more detailed discussion. Some of the topics you will find are:
- What is legal malpractice?
- What are the typical malpractice claims?
- Is there a deadline to file a legal malpractice lawsuit?
- Does the client own the file at the lawyer's office?
- What ethical rules govern a lawyer's conduct?
- Can the client dispute the lawyer's fee?
- How can a client pursue a claim against a lawyer for malpractice?
- What are the typical hurdles in a legal malpractice case?
- Legal Malpractice FAQs
When a client feels that their lawyer didn't care enough, or didn't do enough, to reach a successful resolution in their case, they might find it necessary to explore the possibility of filing a legal malpractice lawsuit against their former attorney. Typically, the malpractice claim is based on negligence, fraud or deception. An experienced lawyer can explain the statute of limitations, your options and the challenges you might face in a lawsuit of this nature. Do not hesitate to contact our office to schedule a consultation.
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If you have questions regarding legal malpractice, we encourage you to contact Nowak & Stauch, LLP by completing the contact form located on this website. We accept most cases on a contingent fee basis, and offer services in English and Spanish.
