Professional Malpractice

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...

Professional malpractice can occur in many different fields. Licensed professionals who perform important services for their clients sometimes fail to meet their needs. Those who hire lawyers, for example, are often facing potentially life-altering conflicts. They may...

When you operate your own business, you need a good accountant. But, what if your accountant isn’t worthy of your trust? Sometimes problems crop up with an accountant that can simply be attributed to poor communication or mismatched expectations – and those can often...

An attorney-client privilege is one of the most confidential yet important professional relationships you can ever establish. To receive effective legal representation, it is important that your lawyer understands exactly what happened. And this means that your...

A significant percentage of attorneys offer free consultations. While this is a fair solution for potential clients, as they get to evaluate different lawyers before choosing a suitable one without spending money, some may wonder if their conversations are protected. ...

If you got caught up in some alleged wrongdoing by your employer, you may have been relieved when they offered to provide you with the services of one of their attorneys at no charge to you. Now that you’re stuck with a criminal record, you’re questioning the advice...

Engineers have to attend a lot of school regardless of whether they work in architecture and construction industry or on the automotive grill. Engineers help design everything from materials to brand-new products, their input is crucial to the success of a project. ...

Malpractice in legal proceedings can lead to significant negative impacts. When you hire a lawyer, you expect them to handle your case with utmost care and professionalism. However, while most will act as expected, some may not. They may be incompetent or unethical....