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We represent individuals and corporations who have been victims of legal malpractice. A growing area of our practice is the representation of attorneys who, with increased awareness, recognize that they need the representation of personal counsel to defend them when they are sued for malpractice and when their malpractice insurance companies issue a so-called "reservation of rights" letter. We also represent attorneys who are sued for malpractice and whose insurance companies issue a "disclaimer letter."
Normally, we represent individuals and corporations suing their lawyers on a contingent basis. That is to say, we do not receive a fee unless and until the client achieves a recovery either by settlement or by verdict. Many lawyers are surprised to learn that we represent them in "reservation of rights" cases and in disputes with their legal malpractice insurance companies on a contingent fee basis as well. New Jersey Court Rule 4:42-9 provides that, in certain circumstances, a successful insured in a coverage dispute is entitled to have his or her legal fee paid by the malpractice insurance company. We look to the malpractice insurance company and not to the lawyer for payment. |
