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Is your lawyer ghosting you? 5 red flags that legal representation has turned into malpractice

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Jun 10, 2026 | Legal Malpractice

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...

Can conversations with an insurance adjuster impact your claim?

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Mar 13, 2026 | Personal Injury

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...

The Consequences of Lawyer Burnout on Client Representation

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Sep 12, 2025 | Legal Malpractice

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....

How to review an attorney’s invoice and address issues with it

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Jun 18, 2025 | Legal Malpractice

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...

3 types of medical malpractice patients should know about

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Feb 5, 2025 | Medical Malpractice

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...

Can lawyers commit malpractice when negotiating business contracts?

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Oct 31, 2024 | Business Law

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...

What if a lawyer violates attorney – client privilege?

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Aug 6, 2024 | Legal Malpractice

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...

3 crucial issues to address during estate planning

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | May 7, 2024 | Estate Planning And Succession

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...

Certain billing practices may constitute legal malpractice

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Feb 12, 2024 | Legal Malpractice

Malpractice is the technical term for a scenario in which a licensed or skilled professional does not meet key professional standards and harm results. Sometimes, malpractice leads to a client having an unfavorable outcome or suffering unfair financial setbacks...

3 ways diagnostic errors can be medical malpractice

On Behalf of Charles Elliott & Associates, LLC | Nov 5, 2023 | Medical Malpractice

Diagnostic errors are a pervasive threat to patient safety – and they happen at an alarming rate. Roughly one out of every three people have experienced a diagnostic error personally, and they’re detected in up to 20% of autopsies. Diagnostic errors – not surgical...

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