If you believe your attorney failed you — missed a deadline, ignored a conflict of interest, settled your case without properly explaining what you were giving up — you are probably asking two questions. Did something actually go wrong? And is there anything you can...
Legal Malpractice
Feb 24, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC - February 24, 2025 - Bland Richter LLP has filed a lawsuit in Charleston County on behalf of Pamela Kane, widow of the late Timothy P. Kane, seeking judicial dissolution of three business entities allegedly controlled and mismanaged by attorney...
Nov 18, 2024
A fiduciary duty represents a legal responsibility imposed on individuals entrusted with the care of another person or entity’s interests. This duty obligates fiduciaries to act with trust and loyalty, prioritizing the needs of the party they serve above their own....
May 2, 2024
As businesses increasingly depend on legal representation to navigate complexities, 2024 marks a pivotal year for business leaders to proactively consider and address the critical issue of legal malpractice. Bland Richter Law Firm, spearheaded by Eric Bland and Ronnie...
Apr 29, 2024
Navigating the decision to settle a lawsuit can be intricate, balancing assured outcomes against potentially favorable trial verdicts. Yet, when your lawyer settles your case without your approval, it can shatter trust and may even constitute legal malpractice....
Apr 29, 2024
Not all adverse outcomes in court equate to legal malpractice. Nevertheless, instances do arise where an attorney's conduct during a trial fails to meet the anticipated professional standard, resulting in harm to the client's case. These lapses can give rise to legal...
Apr 11, 2024
[Charleston, SC] - April 11, 2024 - Bland Richter Law Firm is taking on a significant legal malpractice case against House Representative and prominent attorney Marvin R. Pendarvis, Esquire, and his law firm, Pendarvis Law, LLC. The lawsuit, filed in Charleston,...
Feb 12, 2024
The legal system relies heavily on trust, with attorneys being entrusted with sensitive information, critical decisions, and often significant financial assets. However, when this trust is breached due to a conflict of interest, it not only undermines a client's...
Feb 12, 2024
In the legal realm, few aspects carry as much importance as the attorney-client relationship. Within this association, attorneys are given access to confidential information, sensitive documents, and often, substantial amounts of money. Clients rely on our competence...
Nov 6, 2023
What is the Statute of Limitations ? The statute of limitations is a legal provision that sets a specific time frame within which a lawsuit must be initiated. Failure to file a lawsuit within this designated time period results in the court dismissing the case as...
Jul 16, 2022
Bland Richter was successful in achieving a substantial seven figure confidential settlement for its clients in a contested legal malpractice action involving alleged conflicts and breaches of fiduciary duty. ( 2015 )
Jul 16, 2022
After four years of contested litigation, Bland Richter, along with their co-counsel, settled a legal malpractice/breach of fiduciary duty case for claims against all of the law firms involved for a total of $11,500,000. Bland Richter was a part of the team of...