Mr. Day is certified as a
Civil Trial Specialist by the
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Mr. Day is certified as a Legal Malpractice Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
Mr. Day is certified by the
American Board of
Professional
Liability Attorneys
What are my Options?
When you discover that your attorney has committed legal malpractice, your options are quite limited.
One option is to sit back and do nothing. Obviously, this option does not help recoup your losses from professional negligence.
A second option is to give your attorney a chance to “fix” things. While this option at first blush provides curb appeal, it involves substantial risk—particularly when considered in light of the statute of limitations. An additional risk is the “fix” your attorney may try. Some attorneys will do the honorable thing and try to make it right. Others have less ethical motives.
A third option is to quickly contact an experienced legal malpractice lawyer in Middle Tennessee or East Tennessee. This specialist should be able to walk you through the maze of how legal malpractice works and should give you some idea of the obstacles, the law and the potential economic impact you may face.
Option three is generally the best option for those facing financial loss from an attorney’s conduct. Not only does taking immediate legal action arm you with the information you need to make wise decisions about your situation, but increases your odds of receiving compensation from an attorney who has a “claims-made” insurance policy for malpractice.
Unlike “occurrence” coverage—which enables victims to file claims against a policy that was in effect at the time malpractice took place, even if the policy is no longer in effect at the time the claim is made—a claims-made policy means that you can only make a claim against that policy while it is in effect.
Most claims-made policies are renewed from year to year. If your malpracticing attorney is having financial difficulties, making a timely claim against an insurance policy they might not renew becomes critical. If you make a timely claim and the attorney later cancels the policy, you may still be protected under a claims-made policy.
Contact one of our Experienced Legal Malpractice Lawyers in Middle Tennessee or East Tennessee
At Tennessee Legal Malpractice, our attorneys with offices in East Tennessee and Middle Tennessee are well-prepared to handle even the most complex legal malpractice cases. We have not only been providing legal representation for over 20 years, but one of our attorneys, David Day, is certified as a legal malpractice specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization.
When you need help seeking justice against a malpracticing attorney, don’t delay!
Contact one of our qualified legal malpractice lawyers in Middle Tennessee or East Tennessee at 865-544-1974 today!
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Phone: 865-544-1974
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