|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Think Your Lawyer Is Insured? Not Always in New Jersey
Not all NJ attorneys carry malpractice insurance. Learn which lawyers are required to have coverage and why it matters for your legal protection.
Legal Malpractice
16 articles from Simon Law Group
A New Jersey legal-malpractice claim asks whether an attorney's negligence caused a client harm, and it typically requires proving duty, breach, and that the underlying matter would have turned out differently. These articles explain the elements of such a claim, the affidavit-of-merit requirement, and the deadlines that apply. They provide general information about legal malpractice in New Jersey, not an opinion about any particular representation.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Retaining Your Legal File | NJ Legal Malpractice Attorneys
Why keeping copies of your legal files is critical in NJ. Learn attorney file retention rules and steps to protect yourself from malpractice.
|Simon Law Group, LLC
Can Your Lawyer Withdraw from Your New Jersey Case?
New Jersey lawyers may withdraw only when RPC 1.16 permits it, and once they have appeared in court.
|Erik Frins, Esq.
Why an Expert Witness Can Make or Break Your Claim
Learn how expert witnesses strengthen personal injury claims in NJ, from liability and medical experts to economic damages specialists.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Affidavits of Merit: The Key to Winning Legal Malpractice Cases
Understand the Affidavit of Merit requirement in NJ legal malpractice cases, including deadlines, procedures, and consequences of non-compliance.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Does My NJ Lawyer Know Their Job?
Warning signs of incompetent legal representation in NJ and when an attorney's failures may rise to the level of legal malpractice.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Ticking Clock: How Long Do You Have to Sue for Legal Malpractice in NJ
Understand the 6-year statute of limitations for NJ legal malpractice claims and how the discovery rule may extend your filing deadline.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Can Your Attorney Settle Without Your Consent? Know Your Rights
Understand your rights regarding settlement decisions in NJ. Learn when attorneys can and cannot settle cases without client authorization.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Understanding Your Options When Disputing Attorney Fees
Your options if you believe your attorney overcharged you, including NJ fee arbitration and complaints to the Office of Attorney Ethics.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Importance of Attorney-Client Communication: Avoid Legal Malpractice
The Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorney-client communication, and when poor communication may support a legal malpractice claim.
|Britt Simon
Avoid Legal Surprises: The Essential Role of a Retainer Agreement
Learn why a retainer agreement is essential for protecting your interests, ensuring fee transparency, and preventing legal malpractice disputes.
|Mitchell Horner, Esq.
When Legal Malpractice Happens: How to Determine If You Have a Claim
Key requirements for a legal malpractice claim in New Jersey, including the attorney-client relationship and how it differs from an ethics case.
|Kenneth Thyne, Esq.
The Importance of a Legal Malpractice Attorney in New Jersey
Understand what constitutes legal malpractice in New Jersey, common examples of attorney negligence.
|Laura Simon
The Elements of a Legal Malpractice Case
Understand the essential elements of a legal malpractice case in New Jersey, including duty of care, breach, causation, and damages.
|Simon Law Group, LLC
Prosecutor Leaks Public Defender's Private Images: A 2016 Legal Ethics Breakdown
A California DA allegedly distributed intimate photos of a deputy public defender, raising serious prosecutorial ethics and privacy questions.
|Britt Simon
Court Relaxes Affidavit of Merit Rule in Malpractice Cases
NJ courts recognize narrow exceptions to the affidavit of merit rule in some malpractice cases.
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