Posts by Ben Wasserman:
LAWYER EXPERT NOT NEEDED TO WIN A SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Gans v. Mundy, 762 F.2d 338 (3d Cir. 1985) Underlying PA Tort Action Student Contributor: Colleen Gaedcke Facts: The appellant suffered injuries while commuting to work on a public bus. …
- Posted on: May 29 2013
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PA: MALPRACTICE (MEDICAL) BEGETS MALPRACTICE (LEGAL)
Maxer v. Security Ins. Group, 368 F. Supp. 418 (E.D.Pa. 1973) Underlying PA Medical Malpractice Action Student Contributor: Colleen Gaedcke Facts: The plaintiff brought a medical malpractice action against a …
- Posted on: May 28 2013
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NY: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADVICE NOT LEGAL MALPRACTICE
GUS Consulting GmbH v. Chadbourne & Parke, LLP, 74 A.D.3d 677, 905 N.Y.S.2d 158 (2010) NY: underlying international corporate case Student Contributor: Alexis Trezza Facts: Defendants represented CAIB and its …
- Posted on: May 27 2013
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NC: Statute of Limitations | Legal Malpractice| Appeals
Ventriglia v. Deese, 194 N.C. App. 344, 669 S.E.2d. 817 (2008) NC: Underlying Matrimonial trial Student Contributor: David Yanoff Facts: Plaintiff retained defendant to represent him in divorce proceedings. Plaintiff …
- Posted on: May 24 2013
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Texas | Implied Relationship | Lawyer Malpractice | Privity |Contract Breach|
Sotelo v. Stewart, 281 S.W.3d. 76 (Tex App. 2008) TX: Underlying Contract law Student contributor: David Yanoff Facts: Defendant had represented plaintiff’s husband in a breach of contract action. The …
- Posted on: May 22 2013
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Texas | Lawyer Fraud | Fiduciary Duty | Professional Negligence
Shih v. Tamisiea, 306 S.W.3d. 939 (Tex. App. 2010) TX: Contract law Student contributor: David Yanoff Facts: Plaintiff invested in a new restaurant by purchasing shares of a company (ABF) …
- Posted on: May 20 2013
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CT: LEGAL MAL STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS and THE CONTINUOUS REPRESENTATION RULE
Bagoly v. Riccio, 102 Conn. App. 792, 927 A.2d 950 (2007) CT: Underlying post marital dissolution matter Student Contributor: Nicholas Kingsbury Facts: The former client was dissatisfied with the result …
- Posted on: May 17 2013
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CT: LEGAL MAL COMPLAINT: PROCEDURE vs. SUBSTANCE
Olympia Mortgage Corp. v. Klein, 61 Conn. App. 305, 763 A.2d 1055 (2001) CT: Underlying legal advice and representation matter Student Contributor: Nicholas Kingsbury Facts: Client sued his former attorney …
- Posted on: May 15 2013
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NJ Legal Malpractice: LANDMARK LAW: Lawyer Liability for Client Crimes: "My Lawyer Made Me Do It!"
Winstock v. Galasso, ___ N.J. Super. ___ (App. Div. 2013) (Decided May 6, 2013) NJ: Underlying Criminal Plea due to bad legal advice FACTS: This is an appeal from a …
- Posted on: May 8 2013
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NH: Legal Malpractice: The Innocent Guilty Plea (???)
Hilario v. Reardon, 158 N.H. 56 (2008). NH: Underlying Criminal Procedure, Guilty Plea Student Contributor: Peter J. Jannace FACTS: Plaintiff was indicted on various charges; he then entered into a …
- Posted on: May 3 2013
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