Many clients of lawyers have a positive experience, but many more seem to have one or more problems. It could be a problem with fees, with the results, with the burdens of discovery, with the delays, or with the irrationality of the system. Often they blame the lawyer for the problem, but don't know what to do about it. Maybe it's not the lawyer's fault at all -- they just don't know. They also feel that the entire legal system is designed to protect its own -- they don't know who to turn to or what to do. Clients, even large corporations, also feel that if they ask their lawyer questions or doubt their lawyer, the lawyer will retaliate against them.
No matter how sympathetic or irrational the situation may be, there are also times when the lawyer or legal system is not wrong or to be blamed. Sometimes you just need to move along.
While every issue is not alike, here are some common ways to address the problems with lawyers we see most often:
If you think you have been a victim of legal malpractice, the normal remedy is a new lawsuit for malpractice. It is generally not malpractice simply for a lawyer to lose -- the question is usually whether the lawyer was negligent in representing you and it caused you harm. Your first step is to try to locate a lawyer who handles such cases in your area.
Check with local bar referral sources to find a lawyer who handles this type of claim. Helpful links appear below.
It is normal for clients to be concerned that the system will protect its own. There are, however, lawyers who will sue lawyers -- just find the right one.
Lawyers who prey on their clients will rely on every trick of their trade to avoid liability -- clients seeking to pursue a legal malpractice claim must be prepared for a grueling experience.
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