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Call us now or use the form below. Attorneys are required to comply with the rules of civil litigation and the rules in place in a particular court, when dealing with the courts, other attorneys, and third parties. If your attorney fails to comply with these rules, and your legal rights are compromised as a result, you may have a viable legal malpractice claim. Pasadena, California, Missed Statute of Limitation AttorneysEven the most deserving cases can be dismissed due to an attorney not filing within a prescribed period of time. This time period, called the “statutes of limitations”, provides an incentive for people to file suit when the facts of the case are still reasonably fresh. Over the years, important evidence can be destroyed, and witnesses’ memories can fade. Attorneys must be aware of which statute of limitations that will apply in a particular case. Every law firm must put an emphasis on calendaring these time periods and making sure appropriate action is taken within these time periods. When, through neglect or mistake, these time periods are missed even meritorious cases will be dismissed leaving the client with no legal remedy. When that occurs, we can assist such a person analyze whether they should proceed against their former lawyer. Contact UsTo schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a legal malpractice case that involved a missed statute of limitation, please contact us. |
Missing Statutes of Limitations
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