St. Paul Legal Malpractice Lawyer

Rob Roe Law Defends against Legal Malpractice in St. Paul

Attorneys have the duty to protect clients and act in good faith, with fairness, integrity, and honesty. Like doctors and other professionals, attorneys must have the knowledge and skills in accordance with their areas of practice and professions. In the course of a lawsuit or other type of legal handling, an attorney may make errors that can affect the case outcome. If a client has reason to believe that his or her lawyer failed in their duties and was somehow harmed by those actions, it is a good idea to contact a St. Paul legal malpractice lawyer. Rob Roe Law, LLC is an advocate for victims. We are dedicated to helping clients receive the compensation and recovery of damages that they deserve.

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What Is Legal Malpractice By Attorneys?

Legal malpractice occurs in civil and criminal cases. It is not about being unhappy or displeased because of an unfavorable case decision. It does not have anything to do with whether you liked or disliked your attorney. It involves some form of negligence, breach of contract or breach of fiduciary duty on the part of the lawyer that resulted in harm to the client. In criminal cases, defendants have constitutional rights to professional representation from competent counsel. Clients in civil case matters should expect their attorneys to provide competent representation at each step.

A plaintiff in a civil case must prove legal malpractice occurred in order to recover damages from the negligence lawyer. One must show that the attorney's acts were mistakes that no reasonable attorney would make. The proof would have to demonstrate what the case outcome would have been if the attorney had not made the errors. There must also be damage to the client. For example, missing a court filing deadline could be a point of legal malpractice providing it was related to a loss in the client's case result.

Negligence, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract

Negligence is the failure to act as any reasonable person would under certain circumstances. Fiduciary responsibilities include taking care of money for another. The mishandling of money can cause a breach of fiduciary duty. A failure to perform contractual promises as set forth in a binding retainer agreement, for example, can bring about a breach of contract. There are countless examples of actions that can lead to legal malpractice. State law establishes the statutory time in which to serve a lawsuit. If you believe you have a case, a lawsuit must be served within the statute of limitations. Minnesota law generally requires legal malpractice lawsuits to be started within six years of the malpractice.

We are ready to help you with your legal needs. A St. Paul legal malpractice lawyer can advise you on your legal malpractice case. Call Rob Roe Law, LLC today.