Jack Gilbert

Attorney Ethics & Discipline Legal Malpractice Professional Liability

What is legal malpractice?

March 26, 2026

Legal malpractice is when an attorney breaches the professional duty of care and a client suffers measurable harm, often financial loss. To win a claim,...

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Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Wrongful Death

What is wrongful death?

March 26, 2026

Wrongful death is a civil claim for a preventable death caused by another person’s negligence or intentional misconduct. It commonly involves car crashes, unsafe workplaces,...

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Employment Law Labor and Employment Litigation Wrongful Termination Law

What is wrongful termination?

March 26, 2026

Wrongful termination is when an employer fires you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination or retaliation, despite at-will employment rules. Federal and state laws...

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Insurance Defense Law Personal Injury Law Professional Liability (Legal Malpractice) Law

What is gross negligence?

March 26, 2026

Gross negligence is an extreme form of negligence involving reckless disregard for others’ safety. It goes beyond simple carelessness and often involves knowingly ignoring a...

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Personal Injury Product Liability Toxic Torts

What is strict liability?

March 26, 2026

Strict liability makes a person or company legally responsible for harm even without proving negligence or intent. It commonly applies to defective products, certain animal...

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Consumer Protection Personal Injury Product Liability

What is product liability?

March 26, 2026

Product liability is a legal doctrine that can hold 3 parties—manufacturers, distributors, and sellers—responsible for injuries caused by defective products. It applies when a product...

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Personal Injury Premises Liability Tort Law

What is premises liability?

March 26, 2026

Premises liability is the legal rule that can make a property owner liable when someone is injured due to an unsafe condition on the property....

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Construction Law Personal Injury Law Real Estate Law

What is a lien?

March 26, 2026

A lien is a legal claim against property used to secure payment of a debt. It gives a creditor a right to be paid from...

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Bankruptcy Law Debt Collection Real Estate Law

What is a judgment lien?

March 26, 2026

A judgment lien is a court-authorized claim a creditor can record against your property after winning a money judgment and you don’t pay. It can...

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Medical Malpractice Personal Injury (Tort Law) Products Liability

What is a tort?

March 26, 2026

A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss and gives the injured party the right to seek compensation in court. Unlike criminal...

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Medical Malpractice Law Personal Injury Law Professional Liability (Legal Malpractice) Law

What is negligence?

March 26, 2026

Negligence is a legal claim proven by 4 elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. It applies when someone fails to act with reasonable care and...

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Appellate Law Civil Litigation Constitutional Law

What is stare decisis?

March 26, 2026

Stare decisis is the legal doctrine that courts generally follow prior judicial decisions (precedent) when deciding similar cases. It promotes stability, predictability, and equal treatment...

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