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 Jefferson County, Kentucky 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 Jefferson County, Kentucky 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.
Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service - The Louisville Bar Association sponsors the Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service (KLRS). The service helps the pubic find a local attorney with experience handling a specific type of legal problem in Louisville, Jefferson County, and the surrounding areas. The service can refer you to a qualified attorney across a wide range of practice areas including family law, divorce, bankruptcy, employment law, real estate law and worker's compensation. To receive the referral, call 502-583-1801 during normal business hours from Monday to Friday form 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.