The Legal Framework for
Malpractice in Florida
Legal malpractice is encapsulated within a framework of laws and precedents that define the duties of legal professionals and the recourse available to clients who experience breaches of these duties. Kemp Law Group is well-versed in the nuances of Florida’s legal landscape and employs this experience to safeguard the rights of their clients effectively.
The Foundations of Legal Duty in Florida
Florida Statutes and the Rules of Professional Conduct establish the benchmark of duty owed by attorneys to their clients. These laws mandate the ethical practice of law, adherence to which is monitored by the Florida Bar Association. Kemp Law Group attorneys not only adhere to these standards but also hold their peers to the same through their pursuit of malpractice claims.
Elements Required for Malpractice Claims in Florida
As in most jurisdictions, the legal framework in Florida requires the establishment of four elements to prove legal malpractice:
Successfully navigating a malpractice claim requires an intricate understanding of these elements, and Kemp Law Group engages in meticulous litigation to ensure these elements are compellingly demonstrated.
A breach of duty through negligence, missteps, or inaction.
Causation linking the attorney’s breach of duty to the harms experienced by the client.
Quantifiable damages resulting from the breach.
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