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Attorney Stanfield is dedicated to her clients. For my matter, she went above and beyond, doing excellent, thorough research. She is a formidable adversary to opposing counsel and clients, frankly and confidently challenging them on false statements. She is respectful, and she takes her own clients’ needs into account. I feel very grateful to have her in my corner, and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Professional Malpractice Lawyer in Connecticut

All professionals, including attorneys, engineers, accountants, and architects, have a duty to serve their clients with the appropriate level of skill and competence, sometimes known as the standard of care. When professionals fail to meet that duty, they can be held accountable for the losses and damages they cause their clients.

If you’ve been harmed by mistakes or negligence made by a lawyer or other professional, turn to The Stanfield Law Firm for advice and arduous representation. We will build a strong case on your behalf and fight to get you the compensation you deserve. With our team in your corner, we will fight for you and guide you through the process before and during litigation, and work tirelessly to aim to achieve for you the best possible result.

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Can I Sue for Legal Malpractice in Connecticut?

When an attorney fails to represent a client with the appropriate standard of care or performs his or her duties negligently, the client may suffer serious consequences that may have a detrimental impact on their case. For example, when an attorney fails to file a case on time and misses the statute of limitations, the client could lose their ability to bring the case and fail to recover the compensation that is merited.

Legal malpractice lawsuits allow affected clients to seek accountability when an attorney fails to meet their professional obligations. At The Stanfield Law Firm, we fight for clients who have suffered damages caused by their attorney’s malpractice. We represent clients in a wide range of legal malpractice cases. Some of the most common examples of negligence that can support a malpractice claim include:

  • Naming the wrong person or party in a lawsuit
  • Failing to file a complaint within the applicable statute of limitations
  • Representing someone despite a conflict of interest
  • Missing deadlines
  • Failing to appear in court or at other hearings
  • Incompetent representation
  • Failing to provide proper legal advice
  • Breaching a fiduciary duty
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Who Can Be Held Liable for Professional Negligence?

Professional negligence can occur in a wide range of industries. Anytime a professional fails to carry out his or her responsibilities to the degree of care that a reasonably prudent practitioner would have exercised, the professional can be liable for the resulting damages. In addition to representing clients who’ve been injured by legal malpractice, our firm represents clients in the following types of malpractice:

  • Nursing home malpractice
  • Accounting malpractice
  • Architectural malpractice
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The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Malpractice Attorney

Proving professional malpractice can be challenging and complex. When you retain The Stanfield Law Firm to handle your legal or professional malpractice claim, we immediately get to work by thoroughly investigating your case and gathering evidence to demonstrate the malpractice and the damages it caused. This includes understanding the nature of the losses you have suffered and assessing a fair dollar amount to compensate you, as well as the causal connection between the malpractice and the damages.

Many professionals have professional malpractice insurance, and at The Stanfield Law Firm, we are experienced in dealing with malpractice cases, as well as malpractice insurers and opposing counsel who will represent your former attorney or other professional. Hiring your attorney as soon as possible helps level the playing field. We’ve spent years going up against insurance companies, so we know their tactics inside and out. We’ll manage every detail of your case, keep you informed along the way, and push hard to make sure you receive the full compensation you’re owed. Tip: Do not speak with your attorney or their insurer after you believe you have been the victim of malpractice until you are able to obtain counsel to represent you and assess the situation.

Navigating the Appeals Process in Connecticut

Appellate law is the specialized practice of bringing or defending appeals in higher courts.
Success on appeal requires an attorney who can identify complex procedural mistakes and draft persuasive legal briefs. At The Stanfield Law Firm, we handle civil appeals across multiple civil practice areas to uphold a favorable result you received or attempt to overturn an unfavorable result.

Protecting Your Rights in Probate Litigation

Probate litigation is necessary when a dispute arises over the administration of an estate, a trust, or the care of an incapacitated person. The Stanfield Law Firm represents beneficiaries, heirs, and fiduciaries in matters such as will contests, fiduciary misconduct, and trust disputes.

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Legal Help for Personal Injury Victims in CT

Connecticut residents are injured daily in accidents caused by other people. In an instant, a person’s life can be changed forever by an accident caused by someone else. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may have a right to compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Our skilled personal injury attorney has represented clients in a variety of cases, including:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Wrongful death

We know how to hold negligent drivers, business owners, product manufacturers, and property owners accountable when their negligence results in severe injuries to victims. Our dedicated team will develop a customized legal case with your best interests in mind.

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If you have suffered financial or physical harm due to professional negligence or an accident, The Stanfield Law Firm is here to help. Our team provides tailored legal solutions for clients throughout Connecticut. Contact our office to schedule an initial consultation and discuss your case with an experienced attorney.

Middletown Office
93 Broad Street 1st Floor
Middletown, CT 06457
Call our office 860.516.4400
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