Posts by Ben Wasserman:
The Error of Judgment Immunity: An Elusive Defense
Gelsomino v.Gorov, 502 N.E.2d 264, 149 Ill.App.3d 809, (App. Ct. Ill., 1986) IL Underlying Representation: Insurance coverage lawsuit Student Contributor: John Anzalone Facts: Plaintiffs sue Attorney and his law firm …
- Posted on: Feb 5 2010
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PA: Settlement Offers: Investigate, Communicate, Negotiate; so you Won't Have to Compensate…
Rizzo v. Haines, 520 Pa. 484, 555 A.2d 58 (Penn. 1989) PA Underlying med mal and personal injury cases Student Contributor: Evan Michael Hess Facts: The clients retained the attorney …
- Posted on: Feb 4 2010
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NJ: Criminal Defense Conflicts
State of New Jersey v. Dennis Copling, 326 N.J. Super. 417, 741 A.2d 624 (1999) NJ: Underlying criminal defense Student Contributor: Evan Michael Hess Facts: Appellant was convicted of first …
- Posted on: Feb 3 2010
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NJ Defenses to Legal Malpractice: Statute of Limitations
Ellison v. Schenck, Price, Smith & King, 654 A.2d 1024 (N.J.Super.A.D. 1995) NJ: Underlying Real Estate and Litigation Student Contributor: John J. Anzalone Facts: Plaintiff’s entered into a lease for …
- Posted on: Feb 2 2010
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NJ: Defense to Legal Malpractice: The Entire Controversy Doctrine
Ellison v. Schenck, Price, Smith & King, 654 A.2d 1024 (N.J.Super.A.D. 1995) NJ Underlying Real Estate and Litigation Student Contributor: John J. Anzalone Facts: Plaintiff’s entered into a lease for …
- Posted on: Feb 1 2010
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NJ: Dismissal and Re-filing of Legal Malpractice Claims: A Second Bite at the Apple?
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- Posted on: Jan 15 2010
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PA: Unintended Consequences of Relying on Your Lawyer's Advice
Collas v. Garnick, 425 Pa. Super. 8; 624 A.2d 117 (1993) Underlying PA Tort Action Student Contributor: Colleen Gaedcke Facts: The plaintiff employed the defendant to represent her in an …
- Posted on: Jan 14 2010
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NJ: Mandatory Legal Malpractice Insurance: The Time Has Come.
Insight and Commentary from Ben Wasserman and Krishna Shah In order to drive a car in New Jersey, you need a license and insurance. If your negligent driving injures someone, …
- Posted on: Jan 13 2010
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Insurance Coverage: Make it Clear and Understandable
Jolley v. Marquess, 393 N.J.Super. 255 (App. Div. 2007) NJ Underlying automobile negligence action; insurance coverage for malpractice. Student Contributor: Colleen A. Gaedecke Facts: A New Jersey auto insurance company …
- Posted on: Jan 12 2010
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NJ: Double Whammy or Making the Victim Whole? No Fees for Underlying Negligent Representation + Malpractice Attorney's Fees as Consequential Damages.
Distefano v. Greenstone, 357 N.J. Super. 352, 815 A.2d 496 (2003) NJ Underlying personal injury action; statute of limitations Student Contributor: Evan Hess Facts: Defendants represented Plaintiff in a personal …
- Posted on: Jan 11 2010
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