As a client, it is no secret what standard of care an attorney owes to you. An attorney is recognized as having legal knowledge and skill superior to that of an ordinary person. As a result, an attorney is held to a more demanding standard of care. An attorney should exercise the skill and knowledge [...]
Amid Hurricane Season and following the aftermath of Hurricane Barry, it is a good time to remember that flood insurance is an important part of Louisiana home ownership. In Barry alone, flood loss for residential and commercial properties in Louisiana is estimated to be between $200 million and $400 million, including both storm surge and [...]
What is Legal Malpractice? Your previous attorney made a mistake, but do you have a claim? The answer is yes --- the fact that the responsible party may be your own attorney does not absolve that attorney from all liability. Legal malpractice occurs when there is a failure to perform according to industry standards [...]