Professional Malpractice

Many people find the concept of legal malpractice somewhat confusing. They may not understand the difference between an actionable situation and basic disappointment with the outcome of a legal case. Legal malpractice involves professional negligence or a significant...

Attorneys are required to represent clients effectively. When an attorney's ability to do this is affected by a conflict of interest, a client may suffer harm. Since their legal representation would have been compromised, the client may experience adverse outcomes in...

Professional malpractice can affect clients in a variety of different industries. Many people are aware of the risks of medical malpractice. People who hire licensed professionals for different services could also experience malpractice. Accountants need to have...

Individuals who hire an attorney to handle a matter for them expect that the attorney will communicate appropriately. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they’ll have daily communication, but it’s critical that they remain abreast of what’s going on with their case....

Accountants have a duty to report financial information accurately and honestly. However, some may intentionally manipulate the numbers. They may inflate revenue or hide expenses to make the company look more profitable. They may also do this for personal gain, such...

Working in the legal sector is unquestionably a high-stress career. Lawyers not only need to complete years of education, but they must consistently provide measured, informed guidance to their clients. They also deal with people when they are at their worst because...

Investment losses are one of the risks people accept in exchange for the possibility of substantial returns on their resources. Any financial investment creates a degree of risk. People can potentially lose their invested capital or see their resources shrink in...

People generally put almost complete faith in the lawyers who represent them. They hire someone licensed by the state with experience in a certain area of law. They expect to receive proper guidance and advocacy in return for their investment. Unfortunately, not all...

When you enlist the services of legal counsel, you expect them to provide competent and diligent representation while adhering to the ethical standards and laws governing their profession. While this should ideally be the case, legal malpractice still happens,...

The attorney-client privilege is one of the most renowned laws regarding confidentiality of communication. However, other professionals, including accountants, are also required to observe this right.  Here is what to know about accountant-client privilege: Maryland...