In the aftermath of Michael Jackson's death, there have been a number of lawsuits and legal claims pursued. From disputes over the custody of his three children, to a wrongful death lawsuit against a concert promoter that is currently underway, to a recent child...
Legal Malpractice Law
Legal malpractice suit: attorney named wrong party in lawsuit
When people are injured in car accidents here in the Newark area, they have the right to hold negligent drivers responsible. This is generally done through a personal injury lawsuit and it allows victims to recover money for their related medical expenses, lost wages...
Multimillionaire says divorce settlement due to legal malpractice
In many New Jersey divorce cases, the most contested issue is that of property division. Because New Jersey law requires a fair and equitable division of marital property, those who are getting divorced benefit from working with attorneys who will ensure that their...
Two women accuse their attorney of botching employment lawsuit
When a lawyer neglects to meet the needs of his or her clients, the results can be legally and financially upsetting for the clients. New Jersey residents who work with attorneys expect them to protect their interests, and when they instead compromise those interests,...
Lawyer is in trouble for billing client for their affair
There are laws that govern the fees attorneys may bill clients here in New Jersey. Among these is that all fees must be reasonable, and clients are entitled to a hearing regarding the reasonableness of attorney's fees. In some cases, attorneys do wrongly bill...
Was dual representation in real estate deal legal malpractice?
In many types of legal transactions here in New Jersey, it is wise for each party to enlist an attorney to protect their interests. It is generally not advisable for the different parties to work with the same attorney, as joint representation can create a conflict of...
Sandusky scandal leads to legal malpractice allegations
Legal malpractice cases here in New Jersey often involve allegations that a lawyer had a conflict of interest, missed a deadline, defrauded a client or failed to either know the law or follow the client's instructions.In a potential legal malpractice case that was...
Disputing attorneys’ fees in New Jersey
Any New Jersey resident who has ever needed a lawyer knows that legal counsel comes at a cost. While lawyers' services can be expensive, it is important that people know there are laws that regulate attorneys' fees. In New Jersey, attorneys' fees must be reasonable...
WNBA team’s former owner sues attorney for legal malpractice
The WNBA operates women's basketball teams throughout the country, including a team that plays just across the river from New Jersey at Madison Square Garden.The former owner of one WNBA team, Gemini Basketball Holdings (Gemini), has accused its former attorney of...
Whistleblower says lawyers botched case, led to his prosecution
Most often when we write about legal malpractice in New Jersey, we discuss complaints that have been filed by people who believe their attorneys bungled their cases causing them to lose a legal battle. In a case that was just filed earlier this week, the complainant...