Posts by Ben Wasserman:
IL: Loss of Procedural Advantage as Malpractice
Jones Motor Co. v. Holtkamp, Liese, Beckemeier & Childress, PC, 197 F. 3d 1190 (7th Cir. 1999) 7th Cir. IL: Underlying personal injury lawsuit Student Contributor: Clem Dunham Facts: The …
- Posted on: Mar 27 2011
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NJ: Supreme Court Reinstates Malpractice Case Against a Sitting Judge
Higgins v. Mary Thurber NJ Supreme Court (Mar. 16, 2011) affirming 413 N.J. Super. 1 (App Div. 2010) NJ: Underlying estate accounting FACTS: The underlying matter was a probate proceeding …
- Posted on: Mar 18 2011
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VT: Lawyer misses appeal deadline, tries to fix mistake, avoids ethical violation
In re PRB Docket No. 2006-167, 925 A.2d 1026 (Vt. 2007) VT: Underlying criminal defense Student Contributor: Eric B. Kang Facts: Lawyer represented client in a criminal matter and after …
- Posted on: Mar 17 2011
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AR: Carrier Malpractice Suit Against Designated Defense Counsel Requires Privity
Great Am. Ins. Co. v. Dover, 456 F.3d 909 (8th Cir. Ark. 2006) AR: Underlying wrongful death Student Contributor: Meghan Jean Facts: Darren O’Quinn and David Couch represented Advocat Inc. …
- Posted on: Mar 15 2011
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NJ: Lawyers' Duty to Third Parties (circa 1988)
Rathblott v. Levin, 697 F. Supp. 817 (D.N.J. 1988) NJ: Underlying dispute over a will Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: Albert Rathblott (the client) died on October 19, 1979. He …
- Posted on: Mar 11 2011
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NJ: The Importance of Interpretation
Carney v. Finn, 367 A.2d 458 (1976) NJ: Underlying Workmen’s Compensation case Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: In June of 1972, a lawyer handled three claim petitions for the client …
- Posted on: Mar 9 2011
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PA: Possibility of Harm Is Not Enough to Prove Actual Harm
Veneri v. Pappano, 424 Pa. Super. 394, 622 A.2d 977 (1993). PA: Underlying felony conviction case Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client was convicted of two related robberies and …
- Posted on: Mar 8 2011
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VT: Contract lawyer for state not state employee
Reed v. Glynn, 724 A.2d 464 (Vt. 1998) VT. Underlying Criminal Defense Student Contributor: Eric B. Kang Facts: Lawyer had a contract with the Windsor County defender general to provide …
- Posted on: Mar 7 2011
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TX: If Conviction Not Overturned-No Malpractice Claim
Alvarez v. Casita Maria Inc., 269 F. Supp. 2d 834 (N.D. Tex. 2003) TX: Underlying conviction for illegal reentry into the U.S. Student Contributor: Megan Diodato Facts: The clients, illegal …
- Posted on: Mar 4 2011
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IL: "But For" Refers to the Merit of the Underlying Case, Not the Speculation of Settlement
Beatty v. Wood, 204 F. 3d 713 (7th Cir. 2000) Underlying claim: Age discrimination case Student Contributor: Clem Durham Facts: Plaintiff, Robert Beatty, was employed with the FAA, Department of …
- Posted on: Mar 2 2011
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