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Illinois lawyers have a protection from legal malpractice they don’t deserve

By Michael Helfand
on November 26, 2014

Posted In Did You Know?

There are some attorneys in Illinois who will not sue another law firm. I think this is hypocritical. I carry legal malpractice insurance and if I screw up in a way that causes you irreparable harm, you should sue me. If I didn’t screw up, I can fight the case. It’s no different that suing […]

Suing your Illinois lawyer for losing your case

By Michael Helfand
on August 27, 2014

Posted In Did You Know?

We don’t blame people for being upset when their case doesn’t turn out as they’d hoped. The legal system is adversarial. When you have one side against another, someone is going to lose. But how do you know if it’s your lawyer’s fault? There are so many factors that lead to the outcome in a […]

FAQs on legal malpractice cases in Illinois

By Michael Helfand
on July 16, 2014

Posted In Litigation

Can I sue my lawyer? It’s a basic question, but a good one. Some people worry that it’s not possible to sue a lawyer. It is. If your lawyer commits malpractice, you can sue for any damages it causes you. Do I need a lawyer to sue my lawyer? It’s a good idea to find […]

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