You hire a lawyer to provide trustworthy legal advice and competent assistance. However, as your case moves forward, you may come to find that you're not getting the level of service you were promised.
Can you sue your lawyer? Things you need to know
What happens if your attorney shares confidential information?
The legal system was designed so clients can speak openly with their attorneys, securing the legal guidance they need without information being used against them. To guard this exchange of information, clients are protected by client-attorney privileges and a duty of confidentiality. Together, these protections promote honesty and trust between you and your attorney.
Professional Negligence and Malpractice - Who Gets Sued?
Everyone is familiar with physicians, hospitals, and other medical providers and the ability to sue them for what is commonly referred to as "medical malpractice" but in actuality is a lawsuit against them for professional negligence. Who else is subject to this kind of a lawsuit?