How to File a Legal Malpractice Lawsuit in Tennessee
As respected Memphis legal malpractice attorneys at Bailey & Greer, we know exactly how damaging becoming a victim of legal malpractice can be. You hire a lawyer to represent you and he or she fails to do this. Maybe your case is thrown out of court or you lose it, all because your attorney doesn’t do the job responsibly and ethically.
When this happens to you, your trust is seriously eroded and you may even decide not to pursue the injustice because of fear that it will just happen again. We strongly advise you to reconsider. Here are the steps that you and your counsel will follow in a legal malpractice lawsuit:
- First, of course, you must find a lawyer you can trust and who has experience in this area of law.
- Next, you will meet with your new lawyer and discuss the details of your case.
- Your attorney will file a civil lawsuit on your behalf. At this point, evidence will be produced and a civil court judge will hear your case.
- You can also report the attorney to the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, which is responsible for overseeing the ethical behavior of all state attorneys.
- If you are successful, you may receive restitution from the accused attorney. This is the primary goal of your legal action.
- In addition, the attorney may be found guilty of theft or fraud. In this case, he or she may have to face further criminal charges.
- If you win the case, but do not receive damages, the offending lawyer may face disbarment or the payment of fines to the Tennessee State Bar Association. In this case, you have at least protected future clients from being harmed in the same way you were.
When a legal professional makes promises and doesn’t keep them, you have a right to be upset. The Memphis legal malpractice attorneys at Bailey & Greer know exactly what you are going through. Give us a call today toll-free at 901-680-9777 to discuss your case. We may be able to help you make a recovery.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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