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Professional Negligence Claims Against Lawyers

Struggling with the aftermath of lawyer negligence? Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers understand your frustration and are here to assist. We’re committed to restoring justice and your peace of mind. Discuss your situation with us today.
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Negligence and Legal Professionals

Have you experienced loss due to a lawyer’s negligence? Dealing with legal malpractice can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding your rights and the standards expected of legal professionals. At Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers, we’re here to guide you through this.

Lawyers are bound by strict professional standards, and failure to meet these can constitute negligence. Our team is adept at navigating the complexities of legal malpractice, ensuring that if you’ve been adversely affected by a lawyer’s failure to exercise reasonable care and skill, you have strong legal support to seek the justice you deserve.

Don’t let professional negligence impact your legal rights. Contact Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers for a free consultation. We’re committed to upholding the highest standards of legal practice and ensuring your case is handled with the diligence and expertise it warrants.

Professional Negligence Claims We Handle

We work with individuals who are suffering financially because of a professional’s negligent services. We will fight for you in court if you have valid negligence claims against professionals like:
  • Failure in duty of care, by providing inadequate representation in court or mishandling of legal procedures.
  • Poor legal advice that fails to consider all aspects of your case or misinterprets the law.
  • Failing to meet critical legal deadlines, jeopardising your case or rights.
  • Breach of confidentiality including the improper handling or unauthorised disclosure of sensitive information.
  • Conflict of interest where the lawyer's interests conflict with your own.
  • Improper documentation such as errors in legal documents that affect the outcome of legal matters.

How to get started

Litigation can be complex and daunting, but we’ll make the process easier for you. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Submit Your Enquiry

Provide as much detail as possible to help us determine how we can help. Outline what happened and what outcome you are seeking.
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We will assess your Enquiry

We will review the information you have provided us to determine if and how we can help.
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Speak with a Solicitor

If we can assist, we will take the time to understand your circumstances and arrange a consultation to give you guidance. During the consultation, we will speak with you about your matter, give you options, and most importantly, potential solutions.
1

Submit Your Enquiry

Provide as much detail as possible to help us determine how we can help. Outline what happened and what outcome you are seeking.
2

We will assess your Enquiry

We will review the information you have provided us to determine if and how we can help.
3

Speak with a Solicitor

If we can assist, we will take the time to understand your circumstances and arrange a consultation to give you guidance. During the consultation, we will speak with you about your matter, give you options, and most importantly, potential solutions.
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Why Gibbs Wright

Our team of litigation lawyers are committed to protecting your rights and getting the best possible outcome for your situation.

  • We only do litigation

What we do is very simple: we sue people, defend people when they get sued and negotiate resolutions to disputes to prevent proceedings from commencing. It’s the only thing we do and we do it really well.

  • We know how to win
Having done this for many years, we know the law and the legal processes like the back of our hands. But more importantly, we know how to win. No matter the industry you’re in or how complex your situation is.
  • Fight-to-win attitude
When we take on your legal matter, you know that our team of expert litigation lawyers will fight for you not just for the sake of it. We will fight relentlessly so you can get back to business as soon as possible.  

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They assisted me in a construction dispute we had (as big as $250k) with the builder.
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I’m very impressed with the service from Spencer Wright at Gibbs Wright Lawyers. They are experts in the field. He has gone above and beyond what I was expecting from past experience with other firms. I would highly recommend anyone with legal issues to go and talk with Spencer, his calm and knowledgeable manner immediately put me at ease. Thank you for your expertise and I would definitely work with you again!

- Andreas

My experience with Gibbs Wright was excellent. I received prompt, positive, and strong professional advice delivered in language I could understand. I felt understood, and protected. The result in my matter was complete success, gaining the outcome I engaged Gibbs Wright to achieve for me. I could not be happier, and highly recommend Gibbs Wright to anybody needing this kind of service. Thank you.

- Christina

During the first phone call with Spencer, I knew immediately that I was in competent hands. Spencer and his troops moved into a position akin to military action. I can confidently say that Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers are powerful and surprisingly cost-effective.

- John

I would recommend Gibbs Wright if you have a problem and need someone to help. They carefully listened and assisted me in a difficult matter that resulted in a negotiated settlement that I was happy with.

- Paul

Expert litigators, ready to fight for you.

Spencer Wright

Litigation Director

Spencer leads the strategic operations at Gibbs Wright, with a wealth of knowledge on Queensland law and business operations.

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Melany Dowse

Special Counsel

Melany represents a range of clients from individuals and small businesses to body corporates and insolvency practitioners.

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Emma Bettridge

Special Counsel

Emma is an experienced commercial litigator with a proven track record of success in complex commercial disputes. With a wealth of experience obtained in both boutique and tier one firms, Emma is dedicated to providing her clients with practical and solutions-oriented advice.

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Mitchell Caldwell

Senior Litigation Solicitor

Mitchell provides practical, accurate and timely advice and unique solutions to assist corporate clients, small businesses and individuals across a range of areas including property, contract, and construction disputes.

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Georgina Rigg

Litigation Solicitor

Georgina has a keen interest in all areas of commercial litigation and disputes, particularly in the building and construction space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is considered professional negligence in legal practice?

    Professional negligence occurs when a lawyer fails to provide the standard of care and skill expected in legal practice, leading to client harm or loss. When characterising a lawyer’s professional responsibility to their client, past cases have used such words as skill, diligence, competence, loyalty, honour, honesty, trustworthiness and integrity.

    The standard of care, however, is not one of perfection, with the benefit of hindsight. Rather, what a prudent solicitor would have done in all of the circumstances.

    Critically, such negligence must cause loss, which is an essential element of professional negligence.

  • How do I know if my lawyer was negligent?

    Negligence may be evident if your lawyer missed critical deadlines, provided poor legal advice, mishandled your case, or breached confidentiality, among other scenarios.

  • Can I claim compensation for losses due to my lawyer's negligence?

    Yes, if you suffered financial loss or other damages due to your lawyer’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation. This depends on proving negligence and linking it to your loss.

  • What should I do if I suspect my lawyer was negligent?

    Gather all relevant documentation and contact a legal professional experienced in handling negligence cases for an assessment of your situation. If you’re in Queensland, our Brisbane litigation team at Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers can help.

  • Is there a time limit for filing a professional negligence claim against a lawyer?

    Yes, there are statutory time limits for filing such claims, which vary. It’s important to seek advice as soon as you suspect negligence.

  • What evidence is needed to support a claim of lawyer negligence?

    Evidence can include communication records, legal documents, case files, and any other proof of the lawyer’s actions or inactions that led to your loss.

  • Can I file a negligence claim if my case is still ongoing?

    It’s possible, but typically these claims are assessed after the conclusion of the original case. An expert in professional negligence can advise on the best approach.

  • Are there any costs involved in pursuing a claim?

    Legal costs will vary. Discussing the fee structure with your representing law firm upfront is crucial.

  • How can Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers assist in my professional negligence claim?

    Our team has experience in bringing professional negligence cases. We will review your case and give you options on how to proceed.

Explore your legal options with Gibbs Wright Litigation Lawyers - Brisbane’s Leading Litigation Firm.

Our expert litigators will let you know where you stand and give you legal guidance if we can help.

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