Legal Malpractice Lawyer in Pensacola
Serving Clients Throughout Fort Walton, Cantonment & Beyond
If you enlisted the legal representation of a professional attorney but did not receive the assistance you were promised, you may have a legal malpractice case. These types of cases are incredibly difficult to pursue, which is why it’s important that you contact an experienced Pensacola legal malpractice lawyer who can help you determine your options. At The Watson Firm, PLLC, we are committed to fighting for the justice our clients deserve. Our attorney has received a number of awards and recognition for his dedication to high legal standards and ethics, including an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb, as well as the Avvo Clients’ Choice award, an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® (the highest rating possible), a 5-Star Rating on Google, and inclusion in both the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list and the Super Lawyers® 2017 list.
Looking for an honest, reliable legal malpractice lawyer in Pensacola or nearby? Call our firm at 850-607-2929 today to discuss your situation with our team.
Establishing Legal Malpractice under Negligence
There are a few ways in which legal malpractice can occur. Some of the most common examples of legal malpractice include breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, or negligence. If your attorney failed to file paperwork by a certain deadline, this can be a form of negligence. In order to pursue a legal malpractice claim, you must first prove that an attorney committed legal malpractice under negligence.
When working to establish legal malpractice due to negligence, you must prove that your attorney:
- Had a duty to provide you with reasonably competent representation
- Violated this duty by acting carelessly, negligently, or in making a mistake
- Caused harm and/or injury by failing to uphold his or her duty
Furthermore, you must show that the resulting harm or injury resulted in financial loss and you must prove that, had your attorney not breached his or her duty, you would have won the case for which you hired the attorney and successfully recovered damages from the defendant. In other words, if you would not have won your underlying case, you will likely not be able to take action against your attorney.
How Our Firm Can Help You
Legal malpractice cases are incredibly complicated and quite difficult to win. If you believe your attorney acted negligently or carelessly, and that this cost you a successful recovery, it’s imperative that you speak with a Pensacola legal malpractice attorney who has experience in this area of law. Our firm can help you understand your options based on your unique situation. We are always available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with the sound legal counsel you need.
Contact us today at 850-607-2929 for a free, confidential consultation with our dedicated team.