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, Texas 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, Texas 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.
Jefferson County Lawyer Referral Service - The Jefferson County Bar Association in Beaumont, Texas, established a Lawyer Referral Service. The non-profit service helps the public find a qualified attorney throughout Jefferson County, TX. The referral requires a $20.00 consultation fee which entitles the person to a 30 minute consultation with a qualified attorney at no additional charge.