Posts by Ben Wasserman:
GA: Applying the Same Standard of Care in a Different Way
Kellos v. Sawilowsky, 325 D.E.2d 757 (Ga. 1985). GA: Legal Malpractice Standards in General Student Contributor: Paul Barnhill FACTS: In a legal malpractice case, Attorney made a motion for summary …
- Posted on: Mar 1 2012
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NJ: The Obligatory Defense of Legal Malpractice to Claims for Nonpayment of Attorney's Fees
Glass v. Suburban Restoration Co., Inc., 317 N.J. Super. 574, 722 A.2d 944 (App. Div. 1998). NJ Underlying Attorney’s Fee Dispute Student Contributor: Michelle Guardado Facts: Plaintiff attorney provided legal …
- Posted on: Feb 29 2012
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MD: Drafting of Legal Impossibilities Not Malpractice
Wilson v. Clancy, 747 F.Supp. 1154 (1990) MD: Underlying Wills and Estates Planning Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: In 1968, Joseph Clancy (“Attorney”) prepared separate wills for Dr. Thomas …
- Posted on: Jan 11 2012
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CT: Lack of Statutory Exception Helps Lawyer Inherit Client's Estate
Sandford v. Metcalfe, 110 Conn. App. 162, 954 A.2d 188 (Conn. App. 2008) CT: Underlying estate matter Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: Five days before her death, the client called …
- Posted on: Dec 19 2011
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CT: Lawyer Owes No Duty to Beneficiaries When Will is Drafted as Client Wished
Leavenworth v. Mathes, 38 Conn. App. 476, 661 A.2d 632 (Conn. App. 1995) CT: Underlying will matter Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired the lawyer to draft her …
- Posted on: Nov 17 2011
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CT: Legal Malpractice Claims Require Use of Expert Testimony
Celentano v. Grudberg, 76 Conn. App. 119, 818 A.2d 841 (Conn. App. 2003). CT: Underlying breach of contract claim Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client was a principal and …
- Posted on: Nov 16 2011
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NJ: The Discovery Rule effect on the Statute of Limitations
Aykan v. Goldzweig, 238 N.J. Super. 389, 569 A.2d 905 (N.J. Super. L. 1989). NJ: Underlying matrimonial action Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired the lawyer to represent …
- Posted on: Nov 15 2011
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NJ: Legal Malpractice Expert Shielded by Absolute Litigation Privilege
Reilly, Supple & Wischusen, LLP v. Malcolm Blum v. Michael P. Ambrosio (NJ App. Div. March 9, 2011 UNPUBLISHED) NJ: Underlying legal malpractice action FACTS: Attorney Blum was sued by a …
- Posted on: Nov 11 2011
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TX: Malpractice Action Can't Be Litigated in Previous Suit
Ayre v. JD Bucky Allshouse, PC, 942 S.W.2d 24 (Tex. App. Houston 14th Dist. 1996) TX: Underlying divorce action Student Contributor: Megan Diodato Facts: The malpractice suit arises from a …
- Posted on: Nov 10 2011
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MS: Admitting Liability by Default–Not Answering Request to Admit
Byrd v. Bowie, 992 So.2d 1202 (Miss. Ct. App. 2008) MS: Underlying medical malpractice claim Student Contributor: Laura Stein Facts: After attorney-Byrd failed to timely designate a medical expert, in …
- Posted on: Nov 8 2011
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