A claim could be made against a solicitor who has not provided his services to a standard usually provided by a reasonably competent solicitor.

For example a claim could be made in the following circumstances where a solicitor has:-

• Missed a deadline, for example a limitation date by when proceedings must be issued;
• Negligently drafted a will;
• Failed to carry out appropriate searches in a conveyancing transaction;
• Failed to advise on a report or searches received.

Whether you will have a professional negligence claim against a solicitor will depend on a number of factors. These include:-

• Being able to establish that the solicitor owed a duty to you;
• That there was a failure to provide the services in a way which could reasonably be expected;
• And as a direct result you have suffered a loss.

We can advise you upon whether you have a prospective professional negligence claim against a solicitor. You may also have a claim based upon contract law. Whether you have a claim will depend upon the individual circumstances of your claim.

If you consider that you may have a claim against a solicitor, please contact one of our professional negligence specialists on 01332 225225.

Claims against Solicitors