Missed deadlines
Statutes of limitations, filing deadlines, or appeal windows that close because counsel failed to act in time.
Legal Malpractice Lawyer St. Pete
When the lawyer you trusted in St. Petersburg or Pinellas County caused you harm, you may have a legal malpractice claim. We represent plaintiffs only.
What it is
When your lawyer's mistake costs you the case
Legal malpractice happens when an attorney breaches the duty owed to you — and that breach causes real harm: a lost settlement, a dismissed case, or rights you can never get back.
It is not enough that the outcome was bad. We have to show the lawyer failed to meet the standard of care a reasonable attorney would have provided, and that failure caused your damages.
We represent plaintiffs only. Our practice includes missed deadlines, inadequate discovery, conflicts of interest, settlement without informed consent, and errors in litigation or transactional matters.
Common Types
The forms legal malpractice usually takes
Most cases we see fall into one of these patterns. You don't need to know which one fits — that's our job.
Failure to advise
Not explaining settlement offers, risks, or strategy so you could make an informed decision about your case.
Conflicts of interest
Undisclosed dual representation or loyalty to another client that compromised your interests.
Settlement without consent
Resolving or binding you to terms you never agreed to, or that counsel had no authority to accept.
Inadequate representation
Failure to investigate, perform discovery, respond to motions, or appear when the case required it.
Trust account errors
Mishandling client funds, inaccurate accounting, or commingling that costs you money directly.
Warning Signs
Signs something may have gone wrong
These do not prove malpractice on their own — but if several sound familiar, it is worth a closer look before the deadline to sue passes.
Save your file, correspondence, and court orders. The sooner we can review the timeline, the stronger your options.
- Your lawyer stopped returning calls as deadlines approached
- You learned about a court date or filing after it happened
- Settlement discussions happened without your knowledge or consent
- You discovered work that should have been done was never started
- Another attorney reviewed your file and raised immediate concerns
How it works
From first call to recovery
Tell us what happened. We'll give you an honest read on what's possible — then do the work.
01 — Case review
We review your case at no cost
We listen, ask the hard questions, and assess whether you have a viable claim. No false promises.
02 — Investigation
We build the record
We gather documents, interview witnesses, and identify where the professional fell short of their duty.
03 — Litigation
We file in the right forum
Legal malpractice claims are litigated in Florida state or federal court. We build the case, retain experts when needed, and pursue the damages your prior counsel caused.
04 — Recovery
We account for any recovery
If there is a recovery, we handle distribution and account for every dollar. The fee arrangement — hourly or contingency — is explained before you hire us.
Common Questions
What clients ask us first
Plain answers to the questions we hear most. Yours not here? Ask us directly — the consultation is free.
Can I sue my former lawyer?
Yes, if they breached the standard of care and that breach caused you measurable harm — lost recovery, forfeited rights, or direct financial loss. We evaluate both elements in the free review.
Is there a deadline?
Florida imposes statutes of limitations and notice requirements that vary by the underlying case and when you discovered the malpractice. Missing them can bar your claim entirely.
Do you represent lawyers or their firms?
No. We represent plaintiffs harmed by attorney negligence — not defense firms or malpractice insurers.
What does contingency mean here?
The consultation is free. Some matters are hourly, and some are contingency. On a contingency matter — No Recovery, No Fee — we do not collect an attorney's fee unless we recover for you. That fee is a percentage of the recovery. In some litigated matters we advance costs and expenses; those advanced costs are recovered from the gross recovery of any verdict or settlement. We explain the arrangement before you hire us.
Free Consultation
Talk to us. The consultation is free.
Tell us what happened and we'll give you an honest assessment of what's possible.
St. Petersburg office
260 1st Ave. South, Suite 200-168
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
By appointment only
The consultation is free. Some matters are hourly, and some are contingency. On a contingency matter — No Recovery, No Fee — we do not collect an attorney's fee unless we recover for you. That fee is a percentage of the recovery. In some litigated matters we advance costs and expenses; those advanced costs are recovered from the gross recovery of any verdict or settlement. We explain the arrangement before you hire us.
