WE LIKE BIG NUMBERS AS MUCH AS THE NEXT PERSON.
We’ve produced many legal landmarks over the years and have earned numerous and quite substantial verdicts and awards for our clients. They may look flashy and impressive, but they don’t tell you the entire story. In fact, in many cases, that approach can be downright misleading in presenting a lawyer’s abilities and qualifications.
Let’s face it, most clients don’t know the difference between a $1M case and a $2M one; they depend on their lawyer for that. Unfortunately, too many lawyers sell their clients short by putting their own self-interests ahead of their clients’ interests in settling cases at a lower dollar amount than they should.
Here at Wagner McLaughlin, we don’t just settle cases – and certainly not for more cheaply than they should be settled.
LEGAL MALPRACTICE FAQS
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What is Legal Malpractice?
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to provide the standard of care expected in the legal profession, resulting in harm to their client. This can include negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, or misconduct that directly causes financial loss or damages to the client.
How Do I Know If I Have a Legal Malpractice Case?
To determine if you have a valid legal malpractice case, your lawyer will need to assess whether the attorney’s actions or inactions fell below the standard of care and whether those actions directly caused you harm. This often requires a detailed review of your case and the attorney’s handling of it.
How Much Does a Legal Malpractice Lawyer Cost?
At Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, we handle legal malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t pay any legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery amount, ensuring that our interests are aligned with yours.
What Evidence is Needed to Prove Legal Malpractice?
To prove legal malpractice, you’ll need to demonstrate that the attorney breached their duty of care, that this breach caused you harm, and that the harm resulted in measurable damages. Common evidence includes legal documents, communications with the attorney, expert testimony, and records of the attorney’s actions.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Types of Legal Malpractice in Florida
Our firm handles a wide range of legal malpractice cases, including but not limited to:
- Failure to meet court deadlines
- Conflict of interest
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Misuse of client funds
- Failure to properly investigate or prepare a case
- Negligent advice or strategy
- Errors in legal documents or contracts
- Ethical violations or professional misconduct
If you have suffered harm due to any of these or other forms of legal malpractice, our experienced team is here to help you hold the responsible attorney accountable.
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If you’ve been harmed by an attorney’s negligence or misconduct, you deserve legal representation to help you recover what you’ve lost. The experienced legal malpractice attorneys at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore are here to fight for your rights. We’re ready to take your case and pursue the justice you deserve. Contact us today to learn how we can help.
WAGNER, McLAUGHLIN & WHITTEMORE
601 Bayshore Blvd. Suite 910
Tampa, Florida 33606
Phone: 813-225-4000
ABOUT WAGNER, McLAUGHLIN & WHITTEMORE
TEAM APPROACH BACKED BY A RECORD OF SUCCESS
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is an established, leading plaintiff civil litigation firm empowering victims of negligence, drawing on our team’s diverse talent and extensive legal knowledge to give them a voice and achieve top-value resolutions. We seek justice for the injured with commanding authority by leveraging our 50+ years of proven experience and utilizing all the necessary resources for each case we take on.
As one of Tampa’s oldest and most respected plaintiff trial firms, we approach each case as a team — no matter how big or small. At least two attorneys will work on your case from the outset and all along the way, relying on their knowledge of civil litigation in Florida and record of success to build a winning claim on your behalf.
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