Hold Your Attorney Accountable for Legal Malpractice
Lawyers in all fields must live up to reasonable standards of care and quality when handling cases for their clients. When lawyers fail to live up to those standards, either through negligence or misconduct, they may be liable for legal malpractice and clients who were impacted may pursue damages from them. If you suspect that your attorney's actions, or inaction, caused you financial harm, you should consider filing a claim.
The law firm of Walther & Flanigan, with more than 100 years of combined legal experience, is one of the most experienced in Alaska in handling legal malpractice claims. We know how to investigate cases to see what errors were made in your representation, what damages were caused as a result, and whether they qualify as malpractice. We will also be honest with you about your chances of success.
Legal Malpractice Claims Against Alaska Attorneys
Attorneys, like doctors, occasionally make errors that qualify as malpractice. When lawyers fail to meet deadlines or engage in misconduct, they deserve to be held accountable.
Legal malpractice may occur in a variety of ways, including:
- Missing statute of limitations
- Missing important deadlines that will impact the case in a negative manner
- Failing to advise clients about their options
- Failing to gather evidence, talk to witnesses and investigate cases properly
- Mishandling client funds
- Not following the client's decision
- Conflicts of interest between lawyer and client
Filing legal malpractice claims is something that not only helps those who have been harmed by incompetent or negligent attorneys. It also helps the legal system as a whole by penalizing lawyers who fail to live up to a reasonable standard.
Learn More About Legal Malpractice and Your Rights
Like cases of medical malpractice, not every mistake or incident should be pursued through legal action or litigation, which can be expensive and time consuming. In the right case, however, it is important to stand up for your rights. Learn more about your options by contacting us at Walther & Flanigan for a free consultation. Call 888-734-6547 to make an appointment. We serve clients throughout Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, the Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su Valley, and Southeast, along with Bush and other remote communities.
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