Corporate Legal Malpractice

Chicago Corporate Legal Malpractice Attorneys

Protecting Your Company After Harmful Legal Malpractice

Your business or company needs to depend on the legal counsel that you hire to guide and represent it – and you – in claims and lawsuits. If the law firm or attorney that you hired mishandled your case, either intentionally or due to professional negligence, though, your business could be devastated and not just financially.

If you suspect that corporate legal malpractice has led your company into trouble, come to the legal team in Chicago that you know you can trust: Hilliard Law. Since being founded in Texas in 1985, our law firm has consistently and continually expanded both its influence and reputation. Clients, law firms, judges, and others across the country know that we only act with the highest standards of practice ethics, so you can confidently hand your legal malpractice case to us. We are committed to holding attorneys accountable for professional misconduct and protecting your business interests. Whether you’ve suffered financial losses, reputational damage, or operational setbacks due to malpractice that should have been prevented or avoided.

Talk to our Chicago corporate legal malpractice lawyers today to see what options might be available to you and your company. Call or contact us online now.

What is Legal Malpractice?

Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney’s negligence, breach of duty, or unethical behavior results in harm to a client, usually financially but not always. For corporations, legal malpractice can lead to serious consequences, including big financial setbacks, invalid agreements, reputational destruction, and missed business opportunities that then create even more consequences. Businesses place trust in their attorneys to protect their interests, and when that trust is violated, the effects can be long-lasting.

Common examples of legal malpractice that may impact your business include:

Conflicts of interest: Representing clients with opposing interests, which compromises fairness and loyalty.
Ethical violations: Breaching professional duties such as confidentiality, proper fund management, or impartiality.
Contract drafting errors: Making mistakes or omissions in agreements that undermine your company’s legal standing or operational security.
Failure to investigate: Neglecting to gather and analyze key information, evidence, or details essential to your case or transaction.
Failure to know the law: Misunderstanding or misapplying relevant laws, putting your business at legal or financial risk.
Lack of due diligence: Failing to thoroughly review contracts, business transactions, or other critical materials.
Missed statutes of limitations: Missing important deadlines, which can eliminate your ability to pursue legal action.

What to Do If You Suspect Legal Malpractice

If you suspect legal malpractice has harmed your business or corporation, act quickly to reduce the risk of additional losses. Understanding the signs of legal malpractice, such as unexplained case outcomes, poor communication, or suspicious attorney behavior, is the first step. Once you notice something is off, you’ll want to get your case moving without delay.

A few steps you can take if you suspect legal malpractice are:

Gather evidence: Collect all relevant documentation, including contracts, emails, invoices, and other correspondence with your former attorney. Pay extra attention to anything that might demonstrate negligence or misconduct.
Document the errors or misconduct: Write down specific instances where you believe malpractice occurred, describing the actions or inactions of the attorney and their effects on your business.
Consult with us: Seek advice from one of our Chicago corporate legal malpractice attorneys. We can provide an objective evaluation of your case and outline a plan for pursuing remedies.
Avoid further contact with the suspected attorney: Limit interaction with the attorney accused of malpractice to avoid complicating your case or giving them an opportunity to alter evidence.
Act within the statute of limitations: Illinois law sets the timeframe for filing legal malpractice claims to just two years in most cases. Delays could prevent you from seeking justice.

What Remedies Can a Legal Malpractice Claim Bring?

Pursuing a legal malpractice claim provides an opportunity to hold negligent attorneys accountable and recover the damages caused by their misconduct. At Hilliard Law, we help clients pursue legal remedies that restore the financial stability of their businesses.

The potential outcomes of a malpractice claim can include:

Financial compensation: Recover the monetary losses your business suffered due to the attorney’s malpractice. Compensation can cover lost opportunities, damages, and associated costs.
Contract renegotiation or voidance: If the legal malpractice led to a flawed agreement, we can pursue renegotiation or invalidation of the contract to prevent further harm to your business.
Reimbursement of legal fees: Recover fees paid to the negligent attorney and any related case fees.
Restorative action: Address broader business harms caused by unethical representation, such as reputational damage or unreliable advice, to help your company recover effectively.

Trust Our Attorneys to Help – Call Now

If your business has been affected by legal malpractice, Hilliard Law in Chicago is here to provide the reliable counsel and support you need. Our team is passionate about uncovering the truth, holding negligent attorneys accountable, and protecting the future of your business. Legal malpractice can be complex, but with our firm by your side, you can take the steps necessary to try to set things right. As highly respectable trial lawyers, we know that our reputation carries a lot of weight, which is why we are so devoted to securing justice for our clients in legal malpractice cases.

Whether you own a small business or act as a corporate executive, you can trust us to deliver the high-quality legal representation you need. Call now.

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