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Quick Facts: Texas Legal Malpractice

  • Statute of Limitations (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003): You generally have two years from the date you discover your attorney’s negligence to file a malpractice claim, with a four-year absolute deadline in most cases.
  • Common Malpractice Claims: Missed filing deadlines, mishandled escrow or settlement funds, undisclosed conflicts of interest, failure to conduct discovery, and inadequate investigation or advice.
  • Geographic Reach: We represent clients statewide – Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and rural Texas counties.
  • Recoverable Damages: Full value of the lost underlying case, consequential losses (emotional distress, lost wages), and, when warranted, punitive damages for egregious attorney misconduct.
  • Contingency-Fee Promise: You pay nothing unless we secure compensation—no upfront fees, ever.

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Common Texas Legal Malpractice Scenarios

These are the most common legal malpractice scenarios we litigate.

Missed Statute of Limitations

When your attorney misses the Texas statute of limitations, you lose the right to sue. Our Texas legal malpractice lawyers help you pursue damages – including case value and consequential losses – when negligent deadlines bar your claim.

Mishandled Settlement or Escrow Funds

Attorney negligence in disbursing settlement or escrow funds can leave you on the hook for lost proceeds or tax liabilities. Our Fort Worth legal malpractice attorneys recover stolen or misallocated client funds through aggressive malpractice claims.

Conflict of Interest / Dual Representation

When an attorney represents adverse parties or hides business ties, they breach their duty of loyalty. Our Texas legal malpractice lawyers hold them accountable – recovering lost case value plus punitive damages for professional negligence.

Failure to Conduct Discovery / Prepare for Trial

Negligent pre-trial work – missed expert deadlines, ignored court orders, or incomplete discovery – can doom your case. Our Fort Worth legal malpractice attorneys aggressively pursue compensation when attorney negligence compromises your right to a fair trial.

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“I was scared before I hired The Johnson Law Firm. They fought for me – and I was overwhelmed with the result. I received half a million dollars.”
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How Texas Legal Malpractice Claims Work

Texas legal malpractice cases are different from ordinary injury suits: you must prove the lawyer’s negligence and re-create (and win) the underlying claim they botched. Here’s how it works in Texas:

  • “Case-within-a-case” proof: We recreate the underlying lawsuit to show how, but for the lawyer’s negligence, you would have won or settled. Our Texas legal malpractice lawyers handle all case-within-a-case proofs.
  • Standard of care: Expert testimony from seasoned attorneys establishes how your counsel breached professional duties under Texas law.
  • Causation & damages: We quantify your lost verdict value, settlement shortfalls, and any escrow losses to calculate full recoverable damages.
  • Insurance & surety bonds: Most attorneys carry professional-liability insurance or surety bonds. We pursue coverage and bond claims to secure your compensation.
  • Statute of limitations: Under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003, you typically have two years from discovery of the negligence to file your claim. Tolling rules may apply if representation continued. See Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003.
  • State Bar grievances: While disciplinary rulings aren’t required, they can strengthen your claim. We leverage State Bar findings to bolster your case under a “preponderance of the evidence” standard.

Once we’ve established negligence, our Texas legal malpractice lawyers guide you through every step – from thorough file review and expert analysis to settlement negotiations or trial. With over 30 years of experience holding attorneys accountable for professional negligence, we fight to maximize your recovery and restore your right to justice.

Why Choose The Johnson Law Firm

When a Texas attorney’s mistake costs you your case or settlement, you need a firm that understands both professional-liability law and how to rebuild the underlying lawsuit. Here’s why texans trust our legal malpractice lawyers:

  • Malpractice‐Focused Team: Our Texas legal malpractice lawyers have decades of experience suing negligent attorneys—from personal injury misfilings to intellectual property deadline failures.
  • Reconstructive Litigation Skills: We rebuild your underlying case with top experts and rigorous discovery, proving “what could have been” for maximum recovery.
  • Statewide & Nationwide Reach: Licensed across Texas and the U.S., we file where venue and insurance assets align—ensuring you have the strongest jurisdiction for your claim.
  • $100M+ Recovered: We’ve secured over $100 million for clients harmed by attorney negligence and professional misconduct.
  • Client-Centered Communication: After being burned once, you deserve direct access and timely updates. Our team prioritizes clear, compassionate communication every step of the way.
  • No Fees Unless We Win: Our contingency‐fee promise means no upfront costs – you pay nothing unless we secure compensation on your behalf.

Results‐Driven Representation: We pursue negligent lawyers – and their insurers – with the full force of Texas legal malpractice expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions about Texas Legal Malpractice

Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney in Texas fails to meet the professional standard of care – through negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, or conflict of interest – and that failure causes you financial harm. Our Texas legal malpractice lawyers prove negligence with “case-within-a-case” methodology and pursue full recoveries.

Under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003, you generally have two years from the date you discover the attorney’s negligence to file your claim. Tolling rules may extend that period if representation continued. See Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003 for details.

You can recover the full value of the claim you would have won, consequential losses (such as lost wages or emotional distress), and, when warranted, punitive damages for egregious misconduct. Our Fort Worth legal malpractice attorneys calculate every element for maximum recovery.

Yes. Expert testimony is essential to establish the standard of care and show how your prior counsel deviated from it. We work with top Texas legal-ethics and litigation experts to build compelling “case-within-a-case” proof.

It’s simple—click “Start Your Case Review” below or call us at 1-866-374-0338. Our legal malpractice lawyers will schedule a free consultation to evaluate your case and explain the next steps.

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