Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in Virginia

Where would other party be able to start legal action

My LLC hired a law firm to handle with us (we were actively involved in our case) a trademark cancellation proceeding before the TTAB. There was no retainer agreement. The statements came in LLC name to my attention and the invoices came in my name even after alerting them of their error. They told me it would cost $10,000 and I paid them almost $18,000 then they invoiced me another $11,000. We did research and disputed almost $7,000. Even though we had communicated both in writing and by phone right from the beginning that we had limited funds and will move forward if the case remains in the $10,000 range. We were always told the case was simple and easy no complications even at the end of case. They are located in VA and we are in FL and LLC was formed in MI and I reside in NYC.


Asked on 10/23/08, 9:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: Where would other party be able to start legal action

The question in malpractice law is not as to billing, but rather as to outcome. Did the firm conduct your case with the skill expected? Did you lose the case, and, if so, would a competent attorney have won it?

If, on the other hand, what you're really asking is as to a fee dispute, because the attorneys involved are licensed in Virginia, you would have to deal with the rules relating to fee disputes in that jurisdiction.

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Answered on 10/23/08, 9:49 pm


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