The trial attorneys at Sylvester & Maley represent individuals who are the victims of a wide variety of legal and professional malpractice in the civil context. The firm represents plaintiffs in cases of malpractice against professionals such as lawyers, architects, engineers, and accountants. If you believe you or a loved one may have been harmed due the negligence of a professional, please contact us via our inquiry form or call collect at 802-864-5722 for a free initial consultation and case evaluation with one of our lawyers.

Law Pertaining To Professional Malpractice

A lawsuit against a professional for negligence requires the existence of a relationship between the professional and the harmed party so as to create a legal duty of reasonable care. For example, to pursue a claim for legal malpractice, an attorney-client relationship must exist. The negligence of the professional is generally measured by his or her failure to perform in accordance with reasonable care of professionals within the field. The plaintiff must prove what the standard of care required and the departure from the standard of care by expert testimony. The plaintiff must also establish that the negligence of the professional was the proximate cause of the harm to the plaintiff.

Various statutes of limitation may apply which will limit the time in which a claim may be pursued. Consultation with the professional malpractice attorney as soon as you suspect you have been harmed due to negligence is recommended.