What to know about expert witnesses Expert witnesses provide their opinion on relevant information in court cases. They have specific professional qualifications in an area that relates to a specific case. For example, in a personal injury lawsuit, a professional accident reconstructionist could be hired as an expert witness to provide their opinion on how [...]
Courts like to keep their process running smooth. Indeed, given how overwhelmed most courts are with cases, it’s imperative. The consequences for missing a court deadline can be strict and severe. Some are even required by statute. In other situations, your lawyer may be able to fix their mistake. Could you lose your case because [...]
When your lawyer makes a mistake that impacts your case, you might have a claim against your lawyer. Examples of common mistakes are when your lawyer misses important deadlines or fails to handle your case appropriately. While lawyers are not guarantors of a particular result and are not expected to never make mistakes, some mistakes [...]
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 [...]
In April, Vincent Piazza Jr. & Sons Seafood Inc. filed suit against a former employee in the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna, Louisiana, alleging breach of contract and fraud. According to the claim, the plaintiff hired the defendant in 2002 as a sales supervisor and manager. The defendant was arrested for obscenity in 2018, [...]
You hired a lawyer because you have a legal problem you cannot solve on your own. But what happens when your lawyer makes matters worse rather than better? Your attorney has a duty to handle your case in a competent manner. A lawyer who breaches this duty and makes serious errors may have committed legal [...]
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently gave victims of legal malpractice in Louisiana important new rights. The Court’s decision in Lomont v. Bennett, 2014-2483 (La. 6/30/15), — So. 3d — will likely make it easier for victims of legal malpractice to obtain redress. Before reviewing the Lomont decision, however, it is worthwhile to consider what “legal […]