Legal Malpractice Attorney in Washington, DC

Legal Malpractice Overview

Legal Malpractice

People typically hold attorneys to a high level of standards, including those of competency, commitment and professional conduct. Unfortunately, sometimes those standards are not always met and carelessness or negligence from legal counsel may lead to a civil dispute.

At the Washington, DC, law office of John S. Lopatto III, Attorney at Law, we are committed to providing dedicated legal representation for individuals who have suffered a financial loss because of legal malpractice. Principal attorney John Lopatto III has more than 30 years of legal experience and provides a high level of personal attention to his clients – through all states of a civil lawsuit.

Successful Trial Experience That Really Matters

Attorney Lopatto III is a very experienced trial attorney who has successfully argued cases before several United States Courts of Appeals, and in the state courts in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. With his experience, he has the ability to promptly evaluate whether there is merit to proceeding with your case. No matter how large or small your case may be, John Lopatto III is fully committed to providing quality legal services.

We have taken legal malpractice cases all the way to a jury trial and successful verdict, so we fully understand how to build an effective strategy for the courtroom. All legal malpractice matters involve a "case within a case". We have accordingly litigated underlying medical negligence; personal injury; property loss; franchise disputes; sales of business assets; to achieve successful results against the errant original attorney.

Federal Funds False Claims Act and New Corporate Whistle-Blower Remedies

Over the years, we have also handled complex cases under the False Claims Act and brought suit against a federal contractor for fraud. We welcome discussing with whistle-blowers federal contractors committing fraud, waste, and abuse involving Federal funds.

We are also keenly interested in private-sector, corporate fraud that is subject to the expanded whistleblower reward provisions in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Publ. L. 111-203 (July 21, 2110). Under this new law, persons providing information leading to a successful Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement action will be entitled to 10% to 30% of any penalties collected over $1 million.

In addition, we have successfully handled private civil cases involving commercial disputes; business disputes and fraud; personal injury and medical malpractice; dangerous prescription drugs such as Avandia; and foreclosure rescue fraud.

Contact our firm toll free at 877-698-0086 to schedule an initial consultation with us.

Areas of Practice

• Legal Malpractice
• Whistleblower/Qui Tam
• Professional Malpractice Law