Posts by Ben Wasserman:
MS: Client's Release to Not Sue Lawyer Called into Question By MS Supreme Court
Smith v. Sneed, 638 So.2d 1252 (Miss. 1994) MS: Underlying Murder Charge Student Contributor: Laura Stein Facts: Smith sued his appointed lawyer, Sneed, alleging he committed malpractice during his representation …
- Posted on: Oct 21 2011
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Happy 2nd Anniversary and 200,000 Visitors to the Legal Malpractice Law Review
Today, we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of “going live”. At the same time, we just welcomed the 200,000th visitor to our blog. The Legal Malpractice Law Review has become the …
- Posted on: Oct 19 2011
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MD: Discovery Rule and its Limits
Bank of New York v. Sheff, 382 Md. 235, 854 A.2d 1269 MD: Underlying Bond Issuance Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: In a complex sale of nearly $50 million …
- Posted on: Oct 18 2011
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AL: Insured Attorneys protected so long as they act in a fiduciary capacity
Marcus v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co., 651 F.2d 379 (1981). AL: Underlying action based on a professional liability insurance policy Student Contributor: Farah Shahidpour Facts: Attorney chose …
- Posted on: Oct 12 2011
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CT: Trial Court May Enforce a Settlement When Its Terms Are Not In Dispute
Waldman v. Beck, 101 Conn. App. 669, 922 A.2d 340 (2007). CT: Underlying personal injury matter Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired the lawyer to represent her in …
- Posted on: Oct 11 2011
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VA: Attorney Not Liable to Adversary Client for Negligence
Ayyildiz v. Kidd, 220 Va. 1080, 266 S.E.2d 108 (Va. 1980) VA: Underlying personal injury action Student Contibutor: Karen Dindayal Facts: Plaintiff, Ayyildiz is a doctor who was sued for malpractice …
- Posted on: Oct 5 2011
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NC: Attorney Not Liable in Divorce Action
Summer v. Allran, 100 N.C.App. 182, 394 S.E.2d 689 (N.C.App. 1990) NC: Underlying separation agreement Student Contributor: Karen Dindayal Facts: Plaintiff, Summer retained defendant William J. Allran to prepare a separation …
- Posted on: Oct 4 2011
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CT: Expert Testimony Unnecessary Where Want of Care and Skill Is Obvious
Paul v. Gordon, 58 Conn. App. 724, 754 A.2d 851 (Conn. App. 2000) Underlying real estate matter Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The clients hired the lawyer to represent them …
- Posted on: Sep 30 2011
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NC: Civil Procedure 101: Forgetting the Basics Could Cost You
Bolton v. Crone, 162 N.C. App. 171, 589 S.E.2d 915 (2004) NC: Underlying Real Estate Transaction Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: In September 2002, Billy Wendell Bolton (Client) brought …
- Posted on: Sep 26 2011
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VA: Res Judicata Effect on Legal Malpractice
Goodstein v. Allen, 222 Va. 1, 278 S.E.2d 787 (Va., 1981) VA: Underlying contract and tort actions Student Contributor: Karen Dindayal Facts: In June 1972, Joseph S. Goodstein and Sheldon …
- Posted on: Sep 23 2011
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