| 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
| 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 losses.
| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Can Your Attorney Drop Your Case in New Jersey?
Learn when and how NJ attorneys can withdraw from your case, what protections you have, and what to do if your lawyer abandons your matter.
| Simon Law Group, LLC
Can Your Lawyer Withdraw from Your New Jersey Case?
New Jersey lawyers may withdraw only under RPC 1.16 and applicable 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 Lawyer Know What They Are Doing?
Warning signs of incompetent legal representation in NJ and what constitutes legal malpractice when your attorney falls short of professional standards.
| 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
Discover your legal options if you believe your attorney overcharged you, including fee arbitration and filing complaints with the Office of Attorney Ethics.
| Mitchell Horner, Esq.
Importance of Attorney-Client Communication: Avoid Legal Malpractice
Understand the Rules of Professional Conduct governing attorney-client communication and learn when poor communication may constitute legal malpractice.
| 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
Learn the key requirements for filing a legal malpractice claim in New Jersey, including the attorney-client relationship and how it differs from ethics complaints.
| 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, and why specialized malpractice counsel is essential.
| 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.
| Britt Simon
Court Relaxes Affidavit of Merit Rule in Malpractice Cases
NJ appeals court relaxed the affidavit of merit requirement for professional malpractice cases. Learn how this affects civil lawsuits against licensed professionals.