There are a number of reasons why you may be seeking to pursue a claim against a professional. These include being unhappy with the service provided, not receiving the outcome/result expected (or promised) based upon the advice of the professional, or even breach of contract.

To be successful with your claim you will need to demonstrate that you were owed a duty of care by the professional involved, the professional breached the duty of care, and the breach caused a loss to you. The mere fact that an error or bad service occurred does not necessarily constitute negligence. You will need to demonstrate that the services provided by the professional fell below the standards of care for such a professional.

It is also worth noting that in addition to a claim for negligence you may also have a claim for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and/or statutory duty, or in some circumstances misrepresentation and/or fraud. This is why speaking to an attorney from Sears ✯ Crawford, L.L.P. about your claim is necessary.