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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NC: No Privity? No problem. Privity Not Required at Time of Injury to Sustain Malpractice Action
Wood v. Hollingsworth, 166, N.C. App 637, 603 S.E.2d 388 (2004) NC: Underlying Personal Injury Claim Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: After sustaining injuries in an automobile accident on ...
OK: Lawyer Judgment Call on an Unsettled Point of Law=No Liability
Allred v. Rabon, 572 P.2d 979 (1977) OK.: Underlying employment action Student Contributor: Manju Sunny Facts: Client is seeking damages from two attorneys for legal malpractice. The underlying action was ...