Legal Malpractice in Matrimonial Cases

Anyone who has been through a divorce knows that tensions often run very, very high between the two parties. It is sad that two people who, at one time were in love sometimes end up fighting like alley cats, scheming, screaming, and trying to steamroll their way through the court system to get what they want.

In the middle of it all are attorneys trying to follow the law, keep the peace, comply with court procedures, and win the case for their client. Most attorneys handle the juggling act well, but some don’t and their mistakes can cause lasting financial losses and personal pain.

All attorneys have a duty to properly represent their clients, and in most states there are published rules pertaining to these duties. When an attorney breaches, or breaks, their duty there may be cause for a complaint against them, and possibly even a lawsuit for malpractice.

Some of the topics covered by these rules include confidentiality, conflicts of interest, diligence, fees, and competence. In the State of New York, the “Rules of Professional Conduct” provide the guidelines for attorneys to follow in a proper attorney-client relationship. In Florida, the Florida Bar publishes their rules at FloridaBar.org.

You can Google “rules for attorney conduct (name of state)” and find those rules that pertain to the state you live in and read them, but they can be confusing to a non-attorney.

An “officer of the court” is defined as any person who has an obligation to promote justice and effective operation of the judicial system, including judges, the attorneys who appear in court, bailiffs, clerks and other personnel. MalpracticeAttorneys.com has partnered with experienced attorneys who have decided to specialize in the field of legal malpractice because they understand that our system of justice must be held to the highest standards of professionalism.

If you have an issue with your attorney because you feel that he or she did not properly represent your best interests in a divorce case, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in legal malpractice. Register at our site by clicking here, and we will promptly be in touch with you.