What is involved in a malpractice claim?

You must retain counsel who either fully understands bankruptcy law, or, at minimum, a malpractice lawyer and  a skilled bankruptcy lawyer who can serve  as an expert witness. Be prepared to quantify in terms of dollars  how the misdeeds of your original lawyer have damaged you economically…”but for this negligence, I would have eliminated $X of debt” or “ I would not have lost an asset worth $X”.  It may help your chances for recovery if the negligent lawyer has malpractice insurance.