Affidavits of Merit: The Key to Winning Legal Malpractice Cases

Affidavits of Merit in New Jersey Legal Malpractice Cases

Legal malpractice claims are serious allegations that arise when an attorney fails to perform their professional duties to the accepted standard of care, resulting in financial harm or other losses to their client. In New Jersey, pursuing a legal malpractice lawsuit involves more than simply proving attorney negligence or professional misconduct. Plaintiffs must also meet a critical procedural requirement: filing an Affidavit of Merit.