Divorce Clients Need to be Wary of Evergreen Retainer Arrangements
A new development in the representation of divorce clients has been the adoption of evergreen retainer arrangements. Several firms that advertise for domestic litigation, notably Cordell & Cordell, require clients to provide them with unrestricted access to a credit card that automatically renews the retainer to some arranged amount. This is known as an evergreen retainer. The danger in such an arrangement is that it grants a law firm unlimited access to funds and serves as an incentive to generate as many...
Read MoreLegal Malpractice Lawsuit FAQs from FindLaw
Can I initiate a legal malpractice lawsuit if my lawyer failed to file paperwork on time? It is difficult to win a legal malpractice lawsuit. A client will need to establish several factors in order to prevail. The most common type of legal malpractice occurs because of negligence, the breach of a fiduciary duty, or a breach of contract. Learn more by reading: Legal Malpractice Lawsuit FAQs –...
Read MoreLegal Malpractice: What To Do if Your Case Was Mishandled
When you lose a lawsuit, you may find yourself unsatisfied with the legal services rendered. How do you know if you have a case for legal malpractice? Read on for some guidelines in handling a mismanaged case. Lost Lawsuit: Is My Lawyer at Fault? In order to be at fault for lost cases, lawyers must be guilty of legal malpractice – a failure to provide competent and professional legal service that resulted in damage to you, the client. Negligence is the most common form of malpractice. Lawyers have a duty to...
Read MoreAre You a Victim of Mold Damage?: St. Louis Couple Wins Mold Damage Verdict
On September 2, 2011, a St. Louis City Circuit Court jury awarded a St. Louis couple Seven Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Dollars ($786,000.00) in actual and punitive damages for an improperly installed air conditioning unit that led to the development of mold. Their claim had been denied by the insurance company. Kevin and Wendy Marquitz built a new house in the Franz Park neighborhood in 2008. After noticing small dots of mold near an air conditioning vent, they began an investigation. The HVAC contractor was...
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