Burns | Jain https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/ Boston Injury Lawyer Blog Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:42:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-pi-blo-3232-32x32.png Burns | Jain https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/ 32 32 Trial and Litigation Malpractice in Massachusetts https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/11/trial-and-litigation-malpractice-in-massachusetts/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/11/trial-and-litigation-malpractice-in-massachusetts/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:47 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3977 The majority of attorneys rarely appear in a courtroom or engage in litigation.  Those who advertise themselves as litigators may actually be pre-trial litigators and either settle their cases before trial or refer the case to another attorney who tries the case.  Few attorneys have the experience needed to adequately try a case in court,… Continue reading Trial and Litigation Malpractice in Massachusetts

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/11/trial-and-litigation-malpractice-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 Consequences of Firing Your Legal Representative in Massachusetts https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/consequences-of-firing-your-legal-representative-in-massachusetts/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/consequences-of-firing-your-legal-representative-in-massachusetts/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:00:40 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3974  Hiring an attorney is often a crucial decision that can significantly impact your life. Hiring a particular attorney can significantly impact your case.  Whether it is a civil matter involving thousands of dollars or a criminal case where your freedom is in jeopardy, retaining the right attorney for you has consequences. However, it is… Continue reading Consequences of Firing Your Legal Representative in Massachusetts

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/consequences-of-firing-your-legal-representative-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 What Clients Need to Know About Legal Fee Disputes in Massachusetts https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/what-clients-need-to-know-about-legal-fee-disputes-in-massachusetts/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/what-clients-need-to-know-about-legal-fee-disputes-in-massachusetts/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:03 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3971  Attorneys, being highly trained and licensed, charge fees for their advice and representation. Clients who retain attorneys on an hourly basis will generally pay a retainer fee to establish representation. From this retainer, attorneys will typically bill the client regularly and inform the client when the retainer has been exhausted or is nearly so,… Continue reading What Clients Need to Know About Legal Fee Disputes in Massachusetts

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/what-clients-need-to-know-about-legal-fee-disputes-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 What is the Hardest Element of Legal Malpractice to Prove? https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/what-is-the-hardest-element-of-legal-malpractice-to-prove/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/what-is-the-hardest-element-of-legal-malpractice-to-prove/#respond Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:00:37 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3968  Legal malpractice claims are a unique part of the law of torts. Bringing a tort claim against a professional, like an attorney, always entails a stricter approach than a more standard tort case, like a personal injury claim. Although professionals are generally covered by their own liability insurance, an allegation of malpractice can seriously… Continue reading What is the Hardest Element of Legal Malpractice to Prove?

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/10/what-is-the-hardest-element-of-legal-malpractice-to-prove/feed/ 0 Can I Sue My Unethical Attorney in Massachusetts? https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/can-i-sue-my-unethical-attorney-in-massachusetts/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/can-i-sue-my-unethical-attorney-in-massachusetts/#respond Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:14 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3965  An attorney who represents you in a legal matter or who has provided counsel or advice to you, even without a formal retainer agreement, has an ethical obligation to act within the rules of ethics and the law and to handle your case competently.  Attorneys are held to a standard of care where their… Continue reading Can I Sue My Unethical Attorney in Massachusetts?

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/can-i-sue-my-unethical-attorney-in-massachusetts/feed/ 0 Can You File For Bankruptcy in Massachusetts Without a Lawyer? https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/can-you-file-for-bankruptcy-in-massachusetts-without-a-lawyer/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/can-you-file-for-bankruptcy-in-massachusetts-without-a-lawyer/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:46 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3495 Deciding to file for bankruptcy in Massachusetts is an important step with various consequences. Although you may be able to discharge many of your debts, your credit rating will take a substantial hit and you may find it more difficult to obtain future loans or even to find appropriate rental housing.  Also, potential employers can… Continue reading Can You File For Bankruptcy in Massachusetts Without a Lawyer?

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/can-you-file-for-bankruptcy-in-massachusetts-without-a-lawyer/feed/ 0 Is Failing to Sue All Possible Tortfeasors Legal Malpractice? https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/is-failing-to-sue-all-possible-tortfeasors-legal-malpractice/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/is-failing-to-sue-all-possible-tortfeasors-legal-malpractice/#respond Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:00:55 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3649 In many civil cases, there may be more than one tortfeasor or defendant. For instance, in a construction defect case, possible defendants may be the general contractor, a sub-contractor, the architect, or a supplier of defective materials that led to injury or other harm. In a car accident claim, multiple parties may have failed to… Continue reading Is Failing to Sue All Possible Tortfeasors Legal Malpractice?

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/09/is-failing-to-sue-all-possible-tortfeasors-legal-malpractice/feed/ 0 Did Your Lawyer Pressure You to Settle Your Case? https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/08/did-your-lawyer-pressure-you-to-settle-your-case/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/08/did-your-lawyer-pressure-you-to-settle-your-case/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:32 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3762 It is no secret that the overwhelming majority of civil legal cases are settled before trial. This may be because the claimant or plaintiff has overwhelming evidence of fault or liability by the defendant, or that even though the claimant has a weak case, there are still facts that may be favorable to her and… Continue reading Did Your Lawyer Pressure You to Settle Your Case?

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/08/did-your-lawyer-pressure-you-to-settle-your-case/feed/ 0 The Elements of a Legal Malpractice Claim https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/08/the-elements-of-a-legal-malpractice-claim/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/08/the-elements-of-a-legal-malpractice-claim/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:53 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3836 Attorneys, like all professionals, are required to uphold a certain standard of care. If an attorney’s actions or lack thereof do not meet this standard, clients who are impacted may have a valid legal malpractice claim.  Each legal claim has specific elements that the claimant must demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence. While a… Continue reading The Elements of a Legal Malpractice Claim

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]]> https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/08/the-elements-of-a-legal-malpractice-claim/feed/ 0 When Does a Lawyer Need Consent From a Client? https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/07/when-does-a-lawyer-need-consent-from-a-client/ https://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/2025/07/when-does-a-lawyer-need-consent-from-a-client/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:39 +0000 https://bostoninjblog.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3921 The attorney-client relationship is founded on trust and communication. All attorneys have an ethical responsibility to clients to act in their best interests and zealously defend and advocate for them. Attorneys also have a duty of care to clients and to handle and manage their cases with the reasonable skills and knowledge commonly exercised by… Continue reading When Does a Lawyer Need Consent From a Client?

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