Lazy Lawyers

A lawyer’s life is full of deadlines. Judges require pleadings and motions to be filed at specific times, states enact statutes of limitations to cut off long-term liability, and opposing counsel set hard deadlines for conducting negotiations. It’s a hectic life for sure, but meeting these deadlines is the only way to serve our clients with competence and respect. As the Connecticut Practice Book (a.k.a. the “Lawyer’s Bible”) notes: “Dilatory practices bring the administration of justice into disrepute.” We couldn’t agree more.

But what happens when a lazy lawyer misses a deadline?

The truth is that late filings or missed deadlines can have drastic effects on not only the cost of your legal service but potentially on the viability of your case. If a lazy lawyer waits until the last minute to file a motion with the court the quality could suffer. What if the lazy lawyer neglected to file the proper paperwork to renew your business license? What if he forgot to file a claim until after the statute of limitations had run? What if he didn’t have you in to execute your will in a timely manner? In such instances, your livelihood, your expectations, or your ability to gain adequate compensation for your injuries may be irreparably harmed.

If you suspect that you’ve been misrepresented or duped by a lazy lawyer, give us a call. We’ll look into the issue and make sure that your interests are adequately—and promptly— represented.