Legal Malpractice

Legal Malpractice Attorneys in Chicago, Illinois

Lawyers who violate their client's trust or commit negligence may be liable for malpractice. Lawyers provide a disservice to clients when they fail to properly bring a lawsuit or miss a deadline imposed by the statute of limitations. If an attorney's misconduct or incompetence directly caused your injury, consider filing a legal malpractice claim.

Our lawyers at Salvi & Maher have over 70 years of combined legal experience is used evaluate your legal malpractice case. As attorneys, we provide the experienced representation for our clients. We can go over your facts an offer our take on what was an error or oversight on behalf of your former attorney and also point out actual wrongdoing, as in mishandling of client funds. Contact us today to further discuss your case.

Legal Malpractice and Negligence Claims

Some of the complaints that may lead to a legal malpractice lawsuit include:

• Mishandling client funds
• Incompetence or inexperience
• Missing a statute of limitation
• Missing another important court deadline that has a negative impact on the case
• Failing to properly advise a client about their options
• Failing to properly gather the proper evidence needed to present a comprehensive case
• Failing to prosecute a case and having it dismissed
• Conflicts of interest between lawyer and client that go unaddressed

If you suspect legal malpractice by a former lawyer, it is important that you discuss the situation with a knowledgeable attorney who can determine if you have suffered legal malpractice. We at Salvi & Maher offer a free initial consultation so you can speak with a member of our firm without cost or obligation.