Fighting to Ensure You Get Quality Legal Representation
The vast majority of lawyers throughout Tennessee and elsewhere stay away from potential legal malpractice claims and actions. I value the integrity of my profession and demand accountability for professional errors that harm you or a loved one.
As a result, I have sued other attorneys who failed to uphold their legal obligations to a client. There are lawyer warning signs that every consumer of legal services should be aware of. These include:
- Not returning telephone calls
- Representing several parties in the same claim or lawsuit who have competing interests
- High-pressure tactics to get you to settle a claim too early or too cheaply
- Having unqualified assistants do work only your lawyer should handle
- Refusing to meet you face to face
- Unreasonable delays in investigating, prosecuting, filing, documenting and taking your case to trial
- Dropping your case without explanation after representing you for a long period of time
Of course, the above is just a partial list and you should consult with a lawyer who handles legal malpractice cases prior to deciding on a course of action. To discuss the problems you encountered with a current or past lawyer handling your personal injury case, please contact me today.
Your Future May Be Riding on Your Attorney's Ability and Commitment
A lawyer's errors, missteps, oversights or misconduct can cost a personal injury victim thousands or even millions of dollars in badly needed compensation. A few of the most prominent reasons for considering a legal malpractice claim include your attorney's having:
- Missed deadlines for resolving a case, filing a suit, or taking key intermediate steps
- Failed to inform you of a settlement offer
- Failed to bring forth all evidence in your favor, including favorable witness testimony
- Improperly submitted your insurance claims
For more information on the actions that may constitute legal malpractice and options for dealing with this serious problem, you are welcome to consult our Legal Malpractice Information Center or my page on the challenges in these cases.
Turn to Me for Insight and Clear Guidance on Your Legal Options
You can depend on me, experienced Nashville attorney Robert L. Whitaker, to seriously consider the complaints or suspicions you may have about your current counsel. I can tell you whether a legal malpractice suit appears valid and practical or if the best course of action may be changing attorneys and moving forward with your claims.
Recently I took over a lawsuit that another lawyer had for five years without doing much. I got that case to a jury trial in less than a year and won a judgment of $385,000 on behalf of my clients. The highest offer previously made on the case was $60,000. You don't have to put up with delays.
You always have the legal right to switch attorneys. To talk about your situation free of charge, please call or e-mail my office now.
We do not handle legal malpractice claims arising out of criminal or domestic situations.
