Standard of Care Equal for All Cases

One of the fears most people have about bringing any type of action to an attorney is a fear that their action will not be handled with the same attention as a multi-million dollar action. The truth is, attorneys owe a duty of diligence to each and every client they represent.

The more complex issues involved in a multi-million dollar action may require more time and preparation then a more standard “run of the mill” action and there is no requirement that an attorney spend the same amount of time handling both types of cases. In fact, some of the expensive preparation measures that are helpful and often times, necessary, when litigating a multi-million dollar action, would not be proper in a more standard action and would result in an increase in costs and expenses which would be the client’s responsibility.

Remember, it is just as easy for an attorney to commit legal malpractice on a standard “run of the mill” action as it would be to commit legal malpractice on a multi-million dollar action. Just because an attorney expends less time preparing a case, does not mean that there is less of a standard of care. If you feel that your attorney did not handle your matter with the proper standard of care, we can help. Call us or send us an e-mail. For more information on how to contact our office click here. Article: Limited Damages – Limited Effort?