Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in Michigan

Legal Malpractice or Dereliction of Duty?

I retained an attorney last year to represent me for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The attorney made 36 mathematical errors and failed to meet a deadline imposed by the United States Trustee. Ultimately my case was dismissed. I called the attorney for several weeks thereafter. She did not return any of my calls. I hired a new attorney. The new attorney received a favorable outcome, a Discharge of Debts. Do I have a cause of action against the 1st attorney?


Asked on 5/11/07, 3:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Legal Malpractice or Dereliction of Duty?

In order to have a malpractice case, you need substantial damages. Because the other lawyerwas able to rectify the situation, no case. William S. Stern

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Answered on 5/16/07, 10:32 am
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: Legal Malpractice or Dereliction of Duty?

Yes, but you'll have to hire a malpractice lawyer to get it through the system.

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Answered on 5/12/07, 3:35 pm


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