Legal Malpractice Attorneys in Cleveland, Ohio
Legal malpractice in matters involving business disputes can be very costly. You may receive a less than satisfactory verdict or settlement in a contract dispute. You may lose out in a potentially lucrative business deal. In some cases, legal malpractice caused or law caused you very large liabilities resulting in you being on the losing end of a lawsuit.
Businesses and investors who have suffered real financial losses due to legal malpractice can seek to recover damages from the attorney who failed to meet the standard of care and the ethical and performance standards expected. But unlike many other types of disputes where the facts are clear, there are many gray areas when it comes to legal malpractice.
At Stewart and DeChant, we are experienced legal malpractice attorneys with a record of success in this challenging area of the law. We have the knowledge and resources needed to pursue these cases and litigate aggressively at all stages of the legal process.
Contact us for a free consultation about a legal malpractice case involving a business dispute or other matter.
You need to act immediately because:
You only have one year to file suit from the latest of the following:
- The date of negligence
- The date you were last represented
- The date a reasonable person should have investigated whether malpractice occurred
Generally speaking, our firm does not handle legal malpractice cases where the value of the loss is less than $100,000. That is true because the cost alone to pursue these cases generally prohibits them from being pursued when the loss is less.
Experienced Legal Malpractice Attorneys
Stewart and DeChant can represent you in legal malpractice cases involving:
- Failure to make court filings
- Failure to make patent filings or trademark filings
- Failure to advise of a settlement offer in a business dispute case
- Failure to recommend settling a case
- And other violations of ethical and professional standards
Scott Stewart leads our firm's legal malpractice section. Mr. Stewart has extensive experience in this area of law. In addition, he can draw upon a network of consultants who can provide guidance and expert testimony in the area of legal ethics.
Scott Stewart was selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers® for 2010 and each of the four preceding years. In addition, he has received the AV® Preeminent™ rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, and was selected for inclusion as a Best Lawyer in America for 2010 and the preceding 10 years, among other honors.
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*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
