Posts by Claudia A. Costa:
Best Practices "Efficiency" and the Pursuit of Justice
Ponden v. Ponden, 374 N.J. Super. 1 (App. Div. 2004) Student Contributor: Maninder (Meena) Saini NJ Underlying Matrimonial Action Facts: Plaintiff (client) sued defendant (attorney) who represented her in a …
- Posted on: Mar 12 2010
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Duty to Investigate and the Statute of Limitations Discovery Rule
Brizak v. Needle 239 N.J. Super. 415 (App. Div. 1990) Student Contributor: Maninder (Meena) Saini NJ Underlying Medical Malpractice Action Facts: Plaintiff-client commenced a malpractice lawsuit against defendant-attorney, alleging the …
- Posted on: Mar 11 2010
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Duty to Communicate and Explain Significance of Contract Terms
Conklin v. Hannoch Weisman, 281 N.J.Super. 448 (App. Div. 1995) Student Contributor: Maninder (Meena) Saini NJ Underlying failure to explain contract terms leading to loss of equity in realty. Facts: …
- Posted on: Mar 10 2010
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Malpractice Trap: First Mortgage Liens
Commonwealth Land Title. & Citicorp Mortgage. v. Kurnos 340 N.J.Super. 25 (App. Div. 2001) NJ Underlying mortgage refinance Student Contributor: Maninder (Meena) Saini Facts: New Jersey property owners (the borrowers) wanted …
- Posted on: Mar 9 2010
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Mr. Nice Guy Wins in the End.
Schenck v. K.E David, Ltd. 446 Pa.Super. 94, 666 A.2d 327 (1995) PA Underlying Settlement paid by lawyer on behalf of client Student Contributor: Maninder (Meena) Saini Facts: Plaintiff/attorney, Schenk …
- Posted on: Mar 8 2010
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Defenses: Collateral Estoppel on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Alevras v. Tacopina, 399 F.Supp.2d 567, (N.J. 2005); NJ Underlying criminal action. Student Contributor: Colleen Gaedcke Facts: The plaintiff was prosecuted and indicted on various counts of criminal violations in …
- Posted on: Feb 19 2010
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Damages for Loss of Liberty for Legal Malpractice
Lawson v. Nugent, 702 F. Supp. 91, (N.J. 1988); 1988 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14576 NJ Underlying criminal action. Student Contributor: Coleen Gaedcke Facts: The plaintiff retained the defendant as defense …
- Posted on: Feb 18 2010
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NY: Lawyer Liability Beyond the Scope of the Engagement
Thompson v. Seligman 53 A.D.3d 1019, 863 N.Y.S.2d 285 (N.Y.A.D. 3 Dept., 2008) NY: Underlying personal injury; workers compensation Student Contributor: Ryan M. O’Donnell Facts: Plaintiff was employed by AMFAC …
- Posted on: Feb 17 2010
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NY: Holding Client Money with or without Interest?
Lafasciano v. Lorber, 823 N.Y.S.2d 427, (2006) NY Underlying matrimonial action; holding marital assets in trust Student Contributor: Jason Zemsky Facts: During a matrimonial action between the Lafascianos, the Supreme …
- Posted on: Feb 16 2010
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NY: But For my Lawyer's Negligence at Trial, I Would Have Settled…
Leder v. Spiegel 9 N.Y.3d 836, 872 N.E.2d 1194 (2007) NY: Underlying Will Contest Student Contributor: Ryan O’Donnell Facts: Defendant represented plaintiff in an underlying probate matter. Rather than accept …
- Posted on: Feb 15 2010
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