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If you have hired a lawyer that you feel did not represent you to the best of their abilities, you have to right to file a legal malpractice case. Your legal malpractice case could result in you receiving financial compensation for losses your lawyer has caused, as well as the refund of fees you paid them. However, deciding to file a legal malpractice suit is a very difficult decision that requires a lot of consideration. If you do not win the legal malpractice case, then you will have spent money not only on the first case that you feel you were represented poorly, but also on the legal malpractice case which resulted in no gain.
There are several factors you will want to consider before filing a legal malpractice suit. First, you should think of how long you are willing to fight for what you feel you deserve. Legal malpractice cases can take several years before they are completed. Second, the cost of hiring a legal malpractice lawyer for that long is quite substantial, and you must be prepared to make that investment. As well, it is a significant financial risk to make that investment without the guarantee of winning you legal malpractice case. As well, you will likely find that it is difficult to find a legal malpractice lawyer. Many attorneys have been hesitant to sue another lawyer, which could make it very hard for you to find a good legal malpractice lawyer, which would in turn hurt your chances of success. This is not to say that you should never pursue a legal malpractice case, simply that you should consider these things before you choose to do so.
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