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Mistakes during a Louisiana succession can affect property, money, and the distribution of an estate. If an attorney mishandles the legal work, you may wonder if the estate or an heir can seek damages. Louisiana law may allow a malpractice claim in some succession...
Attorney mistakes happen more often than most people realize. The Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct require every attorney to act with competence and diligence. These aim to protect clients from avoidable harm. However, if a legal professional falls short of...
When you retain an attorney in Louisiana for whatever reason, you place your future in their hands. And while communication issues may be a common nuisance, there is a distinct legal line between a slow response and total absence that compromises your case. When an...
After a serious car accident, your insurance policy serves as your lifeline for recovery. Your phone will likely ring sooner than you expected. While an insurance adjuster may sound friendly and concerned, remember that their goal is to protect their bottom line. What...
Burnout may feel personal but it directly affects clients. When you push forward on empty, you shrink your margin for error and increase your ethical risk. Why burnout threatens your cases Lawyers juggle heavy caseloads, demanding clients and relentless deadlines....
Lawyers are among the highest-paid professionals when it comes to hourly rates. Clients hiring lawyers to assist them with business formations, personal injury negotiations or pending lawsuits expect to pay a premium for the services that they receive. However, the...
Medical malpractice is a serious issue that catches many patients by surprise each year. Thankfully, in Louisiana, the law provides specific protections for patients who suffer harm because they put their trust in an incompetent healthcare provider. Among the most...
Many businesses rely on lawyers to negotiate contracts that further their interests. Unfortunately, not all attorneys take the kind of care that they should when engaging in this consequential practice. Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to perform their...
People generally need to trust their lawyers. They need to believe that their attorney is competent and that they consistently act in the best interests of their clients. A lawyer typically needs to know a lot of private information to offer the best guidance possible...
Estate planning is not a process that most people feel excited about undertaking. Thinking about death and how it could affect loved ones is highly uncomfortable for the typical person. However, as uncomfortable as the estate planning process can be, the peace of mind...