Attorneys have an obligation to provide competent professional service to their clients. When an attorney fails to provide such service, he or she may be liable under the legal theories of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and/or breach of contract. Our firm has been involved in these matters and is willing to discuss your situation with you. We understand that lawyers can sometimes cause as much harm as a sleeping truck driver.

The Alabama Legal Services Liability Act controls legal malpractice claims in Alabama. The burden of proof that a provider of legal services breached standard(s) of care lies with the plaintiff.

Legal Service Liability Actions: Alabama Code § 6-5-580 (Standards of care)

Below are some common examples of conduct that may rise to the level of legal malpractice:

• Stealing money from clients
• Failing to respond to a Court's order causing a case to be dismissed with prejudice
• Failing to file a lawsuit before the Statute of Limitations extinguishes your rights

Cole and Hodges believe that they have an obligation as trial lawyers to protect the public from attorneys who cannot or will not do what is fair and right for their own clients. Cole and Hodges are willing to help.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY LEGAL MALPRACTICE, CONTACT COLE AND HODGES ONLINE OR CALL US AT (888) 539-3110 TO SET UP A FREE CONSULTATION.