The law firm of Gregory A. Yates, P.C., located in Beverly Hills, helps victims of attorney malpractice throughout southern California receive the money damages they deserve as a result of the malpractice of their previous attorney. Legal malpractice can take several forms. From the attorney who tries to handle a case that is beyond his or her abilities to the attorney who fraudulently misappropriates a client's settlement money, these actions are why some members of the public do not think highly of attorneys. And while not all cases that have undesired or unexpected results constitute attorney malpractice cases, if you have any doubts about the representation you received in a previous case, you should talk to Mr. Yates or one of his associates. Mr. Yates and his associates can help you with your legal malpractice case.
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Legal Malpractice - An Overview
When people are involved in situations where their legal rights may be affected -- whether after a car accident, during divorce proceedings, or when handling a business transaction -- more often than not they look to an attorney for help. In most cases, an attorney is an invaluable asset to his or her client, serving to protect their legal rights and representing their interests in the matter at hand. Unfortunately, situations do arise where an attorney fails to live up to what their client bargained for in seeking legal representation, and ultimately the attorney has not adequately served the client's interest. Under these circumstances, the attorney may be liable to the client for legal malpractice.
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Understanding Lawsuits
The procedure of a lawsuit is unfamiliar to most people, and for that reason what you might see as wrongdoing by your lawyer is really something to be expected, or at least something not out of the ordinary in handling a civil suit. Any lawsuit is a complicated process, and it can be full of unpleasant surprises and frustrating delays. Remember that there are at least two parties to every action, so the schedule and events that take place can be out of your hands, and in some instances out of your lawyer's hands as well.
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Fee Agreements & Disputes
A common complaint from clients is that they never know what to expect in terms of payment for their lawyer's legal services, and do not understand their options if they disagree with something that occurs in the payment process. Much of the confusion over legal services can be avoided through an understanding of the fee agreement process and what a typical fee agreement will cover. Following are a few helpful guidelines on how a fee agreement with a lawyer will generally work, and what you can do if a dispute arises over the agreement.
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Fees, Costs & Expenses
Many clients who are dissatisfied with their lawyer's handling of a case have often gauge the lawyer's performance against the amount of money they paid the lawyer for handling the case. It is important to understand the various fees, costs and expenses associated with an attorney's compensation for legal services, before you decide to dispute a lawyer's bill. Following is an overview of the charges you can expect a lawyer to incur in handling your case, and the fees you can expect to pay.
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Common Sources of Malpractice Claims
Unfortunately, lawyers don't always get the results for their clients that the clients had hoped for. Sometime, there is nothing more that the attorney could have done-there are no guarantees in our legal system. In many cases, however, the attorney either did something wrong, or failed to do something he or she should have done. In those cases, the attorney may be liable for legal malpractice.
In order to hold an attorney liable for malpractice, you must first show that the attorney's performance was not up to professional standards. Next, you must show that the failure to meet those standards caused you some harm: you lost your case, or the result you got was not as good as it should have been. It is not always easy for the average person to determine if he or she has a legal malpractice claim. An attorney with experience in bringing legal malpractice claims can help you determine if you have a claim for legal malpractice.
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