Legal Malpractice: Fiduciary Responsibility
When a client hires an attorney, it becomes the attorney’s duty to act in the client’s best interest. Part of this responsibility could involve managing finances. Fiduciary obligation (or fiduciary duty) arises when there is a certain trust in an attorney to act on behalf of the client and to act as though it were benefiting the attorney (fiduciary) personally. Assets don’t necessarily have to be money, and might be property, real estate or anything else worth money. Often, if an attorney acting as a fiduciary...
Read MoreMeehan Law Firm Appointed Trustee Over Files of Disbarred Lawyer Jonathan McKee
On October 21, 2011, the St. Louis County Circuit Court appointed William K. Meehan and the Meehan Law Firm as Trustees over the files of the previously-disbarred attorney, Missouri disbarred attorney Jonathan McKee. The action was prompted by numerous reports that Mr. McKee had not turned over client files to his former clients, nor had he notified them of his disbarment in violation of the Missouri Supreme Court Rules. The Meehan Law Firm was instrumental in bringing this matter to the attention of the Office...
Read More3 Things You Need to Know About Your Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice claims have become increasingly common. However, there are many aspects of medical malpractice cases with which the average person might not be familiar. If you think you may have a medical malpractice case against a physician, medical staff or facility, keep in mind some of these considerations: 1. Time Limits The law requires you to pursue legal actions as soon as possible. By waiting too long, you might reach the statute of limitations on your case. If you have an injury that you think...
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