Posts by Ben Wasserman:
NY The Continuous Representation Doctrine
Montes v. Rosenzweig, 21 A.D.3d 460, 800 N.Y.S.2d 444 (N.Y. App. Div. 2005) NY Underlying Litigation: Wrongful Death and Negligence Student Contributor: John Anzalone Facts: Decedent retained Defendant Attorney to …
- Posted on: Jun 9 2010
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NY: Suing the Criminal Defense Attorney, in a Nutshell
Boomer v. Gross, 34 A.D.3d 1096, 825 N.Y.S.2d 171 (N.Y. App. Div. 2006) NY Underlying Criminal Defense Student Contributor: John Anzalone Facts: Defendant attorney was paid by Plaintiff’s stepfather to …
- Posted on: Jun 8 2010
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Settle and Sue Is OKAY! The Latest from New Jersey Supreme Court
Joseph M. Guido, et al. v. Duane Morris, LLP, et al. (A-31-09) Argued January 20, 2010 — Decided June 3, 2010 RIVERA-SOTO, J., writing for a unanimous Court. (Adapted From …
- Posted on: Jun 3 2010
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty: The Enduring Duty
Robert A. Borissoff v. Taylor & Faust et al., 33 Cal. 4th 523 (Cal. 2004) CA Underlying probate matters Student Contributor: Evan Michael Hess Facts: A special administrator in probate court …
- Posted on: May 28 2010
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But For: Same in Transactional and Litigation Malpractice
Michael Viner et al. v. Charles A. Sweet et al. 30 Cal. 4th 1232 (Cal. 2003) CA Underlying corporate transaction Student Contributor: Evan Michael Hess Facts: Plaintiffs retained Defendant and his …
- Posted on: May 27 2010
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Departing Lawyers and a Law Firm's Continuing Liability
Beal Bank, SSB v. Arter & Hadden, LLP, 42 Cal. 4th 503 (Cal. 2007) CA. Underlying collection practice Student Contributor: Evan Michael Hess Facts: Plaintiff, Beal Bank, retained Defendant law firm …
- Posted on: May 26 2010
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Settle and Sue: Pennsylvania Style (Divorce action)
Martos v. Concilio, 642 A.2d 1096 (Pa. Super. Ct., 1993) Underlying PA Divorce Action. Student Contributor: Colleen Gaedcke Facts: Plaintiff retained the defendant to represent him in renegotiating a property …
- Posted on: May 25 2010
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Underlying Bankruptcy and Standing to Sue
Wright v. Meyers & Spencer, LLP, 849 N.Y.S.2d 274 (N.Y. App. Div. 2d Dep’t 2007) NY Underlying Bankruptcy Action Student Contributor: Melissa Goldberg Facts: This is an action for legal …
- Posted on: May 24 2010
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Legal Malpractice Law Review: Six Months and 30,000 Hits!
The Legal Malpractice Law Review is proud to celebrate its 6 month anniversary today and the 30,000th visit to its site by a growing list of loyal readers. …
- Posted on: Apr 19 2010
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Legal Malpractice Law Review on Show at ABA National Legal Mal Conference in DC
The American Bar Association’s Lawyers’ Professional Liability Committee’s National Legal Malpractice Conference in Washington DC has been a smash hit, with 500+ lawyers in attendance. The Legal Malpractice Law Review was showcased …
- Posted on: Apr 15 2010
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