Green v. Simmons, 919 A.2d 482 (Conn. App. 2007) CT: Underlying premises liability: Long Arm Jurisdiction Student Contributor: Eric B. Kang Facts: In 2001, Albert Green hired Reginald D. Simmons ...
Alford v. Bryant, 137 S.W.3d 916 (Tex. App. 2004) TX: Underlying mediation Student Contributor: Megan Diodato Facts: The client hired attorney to represent her in litigation against a contractor. The ...
Pelletier v. Galske, 105 Conn. App. 77, 936 A.2d 689 (Conn. App. 2007). CT: Underlying real estate matter Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired the lawyer in 2001 ...
Mayer v. Biafore, 245 Conn. 88, 713 A.2d 1267 (1998). CT: Underlying personal injury action Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired the lawyer to help him with a ...
Douglas v. Monroe, 743 N.E.2d 1181 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001) IN: Underlying wrongful death claim Student Contributor: Jeff Cain Facts: A college freshman drowns in his school’s pool. His mother ...
Rodgers v. Weatherspoon, 141 SW 3d 342 (Tex. App. 2004) TX: Underlying criminal defense Student Contributor: Megan Diodato Facts: The client was charged with aggravated assault and the attorney was ...
Aubin v. Barton, 123 Wash. App. 592 (2004) WA: Underlying Divorce Action Student Contributor: Ben Doyle Facts: Client sued attorney for malpractice following attorney’s representation in the dissolution of marriage. ...
Pierce v. Colwell, 563 N.W.2d 166 (Wis. Ct. Apps. 1997) WI: Underlying criminal matter Student Contributor: Jeff Cain Facts: Client was charged with ten counts of sexual assault. He was ...
Keister v. Talbott, 182 W.Va. 745, 391 S.E.2d 895 (W.Va. 1990) WV: Underlying real estate conveyance (mineral rights) Student Contributor: Karen Dindayal Facts: Keister retained Webster County attorney, William Talbott, to ...
Harrison v. Casto, 165 W.Va. 787, 271 S.E.2d 774 (W.Va. 1980) WV: Underlying personal injury and legal malpractice actions Student: Karen Dindayal Facts: Plaintiff, Paul H. Harrison hired attorney Don ...