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Learning that your own attorney worked against your interests can feel like an incredible betrayal. If you suffered harm due to the negligence of an attorney who was representing you in a legal matter, you have the right to hire a New York legal malpractice lawyer to reclaim what you lost. An attorney can take decisive steps to hold your former lawyer accountable for malpractice.
Going up against your former lawyer can be an intimidating prospect. When you work with Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP, you gain support from a legal team that understands the challenges that come with legal malpractice cases. We take the time to build strong claims that lead to meaningful compensation so you do not suffer financial setbacks due to your former attorney.
Our clients rely on our firm to deliver positive outcomes in complex cases. We never approach two claims in the same manner because we understand every case deserves a fresh approach. You will not have to worry about getting in touch with our lawyers because they remain in close communication with clients throughout the process. Trust our trial-ready attorneys to provide you with the results-driven support your case deserves.
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With roughly 1,200 state judges, New York’s court system is large. Every year, it handles roughly 3,500,000 court filings. New York also has the highest number of lawyers per 1,000 residents in the country. When an attorney betrays the trust of a client or fails to follow ethical standards, they can face a legal malpractice claim. Common reasons for legal malpractice include:
Attorneys can face serious penalties if they are found to have breached an ethical line or harmed a client through misconduct. Of the roughly 1.4 million licensed lawyers in the United States, fewer than 500 are disbarred every year. While formal disciplinary action can lead to sanctions, license suspension, or license revocation, a civil claim against a lawyer typically leads to financial compensation.
To prove a malpractice claim, you can work with a new lawyer to gather evidence that shows your former legal representative’s negligence directly led to setbacks and financial harm. Court filings, emails, and communications can show that a missed filing deadline, late mailing of a notice of claim, or documentation showing incorrect legal advice can all be used to build a claim that leads to compensation.
The key to any legal malpractice claim is to show that your lawyer breached their duty, and that your underlying case had merit and would have likely led to compensation. These claims are heard in courts such as the New York County Supreme Court, located at 60 Centre Street here in NYC, or the Kings County Supreme Court, located at 360 Adams Street in Brooklyn.
If your attorney’s negligence caused you financial harm, you have important legal rights under New York law. The civil courts provide the venue for pursuing accountability and justice if you were harmed due to a former lawyer’s ethical lapses. With the right new attorney and strong evidence, you can pursue a claim that leads to fair compensation. The court system can provide you with the right to collect new evidence through subpoenas to support your case.
If you believe that your lawyer made a serious legal or ethical error, it is crucial to act promptly to protect your interests. Begin by gathering documents tied to your claim, including contracts, correspondence, court filings, and settlement records. Request a complete copy of your client file if you do not already have one.
Begin taking notes to document the missed deadlines or other steps that were not taken. Do not hesitate to hire new legal counsel to represent you throughout the attorney negligence case. Your new lawyer can provide you with a clear idea about your options for holding your former attorney accountable for malpractice.
Taking legal action against a licensed attorney could prove challenging if you do not hire a legal malpractice lawyer to manage your legal malpractice case. New York’s legal malpractice laws place the burden of proof on the party that is seeking compensation. A legal malpractice lawyer can:
A New York legal malpractice attorney can gather the evidence you need to build a strong claim and initiate negotiations or litigation on your behalf. Their trusted support can play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of your claim in your favor.
If your former attorney failed to uphold their duties as your legal representative, you have viable options for holding them accountable. When you work with Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP, you can pursue compensation for the harm they caused when they failed to disclose a conflict of interest, violated confidentiality, or failed to uphold their duty as your legal representative.
Our dedicated injury lawyers routinely manage complex injury claims, including cases that involve attorneys who breached their clients’ trust. When you work with our trial-ready legal team, you gain the steady support of advocates who work with you closely at every step, so you are always well-informed about the status of your case. Get in touch with our office today to schedule your consultation with our trusted personal injury law firm.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Our team is here to listen, guide, and fight for you.
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