Clients hire lawyers to represent them on all matters before the courts and legal system. The high degree of trust required by the attorney-client relationship can be damages by a claim of negligence or incompetence. When the client alleges that the attorney failed to meet this standard, a legal malpractice attorney in Fairfield County, Connecticut might bring a lawsuit or step in to negotiate a settlement. Frequent issues include spending retainers, inadequate representation, failure to file suit before the statute of limitation expires. and failing to keep the client informed. Legal malpractice attorneys in or around Fairfield County, Connecticut also defend attorneys accused of malpractice in actions brought by the state bar association or its disciplinary board.
ABPLA Certification in Legal Professional Liability - The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as specialists in legal professional liability law.
Fairfield County Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service of Fairfield County, Connecticut, helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney in Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk or Danbury, CT. Call the service to talk with a trained staff person who will help determine the type of attorney needed. In some cases, a processing fee of $35 is required for the referral. Attorneys that participate in the service must carry malpractice insurance and are pre-screened for their experience and good standing with the Connecticut State Bar.