A malpractice attorney is a lawyer who specializes in representing individuals or organizations that have been harmed by negligence, error, or mistake made by another professional such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and other professionals. These types of cases are known as "professional malpractice" or "negligence" claims. Malpractice attorneys have expertise in handling these complex legal matters and work to ensure that their clients receive the compensation they deserve for any harm suffered due to another professional's mistake.