What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
In April 2010, I went through a divorce. I did not seek legal counsel for this. On the day of my court hearing, I arrived at the courthouse and was met by my (now) ex-wife, who informed me that her lawyer told her to tell me that "this is just a formality, and you (I) don't need to be present." I now know this to be false. Am I able to go back to that attorney and collect damages, in the tens of thousands of dollars, for legal malpractice?
In April 2010, I went through a divorce. I did not seek legal counsel for this. On the day of my court hearing, I arrived at the courthouse and was met by my (now) ex-wife, who informed me that her lawyer told her to tell me that "this is just a formality, and you (I) don't need to be present." I now know this to be false. Am I able to go back to that attorney and collect damages, in the tens of thousands of dollars, for legal malpractice?