Legal Question in Real Estate Law in North Carolina

Can an attorney be held accountable for not working on a case?

I hired an attorney in Oct, 2008. This is an arbitration involving realestate transaction for a preconstruction deal. I need to get an agreement regarding rules in reassigning my unit. After I get an agreement, I need to put it on market and sell it before the construction ends. Originally I had 7 months to negotiate with the builder and sell it. During the last 8 months, my attorney spent less than half a day. Because of the construction delay, we now have another 4 monts, however, I am really worried that he may not spend enough time to help me in the time left. If he did not and if I lose my money because I did not have enough time to resale due to his delay, can I have my lawyer held partially responsible for my loss?


Asked on 6/17/08, 7:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeff Rosner Rosner Law Firm P.A.

Re: Can an attorney be held accountable for not working on a case?

The simplistic answer to your question is that you can always attempt to sue your attorney for malpractice. Whether you would be successful depends on your specific facts. You would probably also need to hire an attorney. Whether it is a good solution practically would depend on how much money is involved.

Certainly, you can always go to the State Bar site and follow their guidelines on how to lodge a complaint.

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Answered on 6/18/08, 7:34 am


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