Tag Archives: attorney fees
When Your Lawyer Quits: Returning Unearned Legal Fees
This post is part of an ongoing series about the obligations lawyers have when terminating (quitting) representation of a client. To start from the original post, click here (the post will open in a new window). WHEN A LAWYER QUITS OR IS FIRED, UNEARNED FEES MUST BE RETURNED TO THE FORMER CLIENT When… Read More »
What Damages Can Plaintiffs Recover in Premises Liability Cases?
Generally, Successful Plaintiffs in Premises Liability Cases Can Recover All Actual Damages Caused By the Defendant’s Negligent Conduct. “Actual” or “Compensatory” damages are the standard measure of damages in premises liability cases. Actual damages means all damages proximately caused by the defendant’s negligent or wrongful conduct. This may include repair or replacement costs for damaged… Read More »
Damages in Attorney Malpractice Actions (Part 1)
Many plaintiffs wonder what kind of damages are available in legal malpractice actions. While knowing the available damages won’t help plaintiffs determine how much they will (or might) recover in any given case, an awareness of the available forms of damages can help injured plaintiffs understand the scope of a potential recovery. While this… Read More »