Legal Malpractice Case Results
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different. The following are provided to illustrate the types of matters handled and outcomes achieved.
Representative Matters
Unauthorized Settlement — Personal Injury Matter
Client retained a personal injury attorney after a serious car accident. Without the client’s knowledge or consent, the attorney settled the case for a fraction of its value and retained a portion of funds without disclosure. RheinLaw pursued claims for legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and conversion. The matter resolved in favor of the client.
Missed Statute of Limitations — Medical Malpractice Underlying Case
Client’s attorney failed to file a medical malpractice claim before the Georgia statute of limitations expired, permanently extinguishing the client’s right to sue. RheinLaw demonstrated the underlying case had significant value and that the attorney’s failure fell below the standard of care. The matter resolved in favor of the client.
Attorney Abandonment — Custody Proceeding
Client’s family law attorney ceased all communication and withdrew from representation without notice during active custody proceedings, resulting in a default order against the client. RheinLaw pursued legal malpractice and obtained recovery for the client.
Fraud and Misrepresentation — Estate Matter
An estate attorney misrepresented the status of probate proceedings over a period of years while collecting fees. RheinLaw pursued fraud and malpractice claims and secured recovery for the client’s losses.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel — Post-Conviction
Client’s criminal defense attorney failed to investigate key witnesses, failed to file a critical suppression motion, and provided incorrect advice regarding a plea offer. RheinLaw pursued the civil malpractice claim concurrent with post-conviction relief proceedings.