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Duncan Lewis Litigation Solicitors – Professional Negligence
Professional negligence claims can be made against professionals if negligence led to financial loss.
Duncan Lewis litigation solicitors have considerable experience in advising on professional negligence, including negligence involving:
- Accountants
- Architects
- Barristers
- Financial Advisers
- Solicitors
- Surveyors.
Professional negligence can involve different areas of law and many different circumstances. Duncan Lewis litigation solicitors can call on in house experts covering most areas of law who are able to advise on claims involving commercial law, property law, family law and employment law.
A claim for professional negligence might involve, for example:
- Accounting errors
- Deadlines that were missed
- Errors in drafting contracts or wills
- Family matters where loss occurred (eg divorce settlements)
- Financial advice that was incorrect
- Mismanaged trust funds
- Personal injury claims that were undervalued
- Poor advice from a property expert
- Surveyor’s negligence.
In cases of professional negligence it is essential to seek expert legal advice as soon as possible to establish if and how professional negligence has occurred – although it may appear a professional has acted negligently this may not always be the case under the law, so a thorough assessment of any claim for professional negligence is needed.
Professional negligence can, however, have a devastating effect on lives and businesses – and can harm future financial health.
Duncan Lewis professional negligence solicitors can advise on the merits of a case – and will instruct leading barristers if a claim goes to court.
Duncan Lewis can also advise on dispute resolution and mediation services to prevent court hearings – and have a formidable reputation in negotiating claims settlements across all areas of law.
Duncan Lewis can also advise on allegations of professional negligence and defending claims.
For expert legal advice on Professional Negligence Claims, call Duncan Lewis Litigation Solicitors on 0333 772 0409.