WA: The Expert Must Be Heard!
Aubin v. Barton, 123 Wash. App. 592 (2004) WA: Underlying Divorce Action Student Contributor: Ben Doyle Facts: Client sued attorney for malpractice following attorney’s representation in the dissolution of marriage. ...
MD: No Malpractice Immunity for Court Appointed Guardians
Fox v. Willis, 390 Md. 620, 890 A.2d 726 (2006) MD: Underlying Divorce Proceeding Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: Katherine Fox (“Client”) is a minor child whose parents were ...
TX: Legal Malpractice Compulsory Counterclaim In Petition for Attorney Fees
Goggins v. Grimes, 969 S.W.2d 135 (Tex. App. 1998). TX: Underlying action for award of attorney fees Student Contributor: Megan Diodato Facts: The client hired the attorney to represent her ...
MD: Client Judicially Estopped from Asserting Claim for Malpractice
Vogel v. Touhey, 151 Md.App. 682, 828 A.2d 268 (2003) MD: Underlying Divorce Proceeding Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: In 1999, following the couple’s separation, Dr. Harold Alfert and ...
PA: Summary Judgment Appropriate When Claims Are Too Speculative
Mariscotti v. Tinari, 335 Pa. Super. 599, 485 A.2d 56 (1984). PA: Underlying divorce case Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired a lawyer to handle her divorce. The ...
TX: Malpractice Action Could Not Be Litigated in Previous Suit
Ayre v. JD Bucky Allshouse, PC, 942 S.W.2d 24 (Tex. App. Houston 14th Dist. 1996) TX: Underlying divorce action Student Contributor: Megan Diodato Facts: The malpractice suit arises from a ...
MD: Choose Your Words Wisely: Retainer Agreements Create Contractual Obligations
Abramson v. Wildman, 184 Md.App.189, 964 A.2d 703 (2009) MD: Underlying Custody Dispute Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: Ronald Wildman (Client) retained Joel Abramson (Attorney) to advise and represent ...
NJ: No Charitable Immunity for Legal Aid Malpractice
James v. Murray, NJ Law Div. (trial court) Docket No. ESX-L-9471-09 (May 17, 2011) NJ Underlying Divorce Facts: Legal Services of NJ provides free legal representation to indigent litigants. Its ...
NY: Hearst Heir in Legal Malpractice Claim Alleges Undue Influence
Hearst v. Hearst, 50 A.D.3d 959, 857 N.Y.S.2d 596 (App. Div. 2d Dep’t 2008). NY: Underlying divorce case and undue influence claim Student Contributor: Nicole Milone Facts: John Randolph Hearst, ...
PA: Summary Judgment Appropriate for Speculative Claims
Mariscotti v. Tinari, 335 Pa. Super. 599, 485 A.2d 56 (1984). PA: Underlying divorce case Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired a lawyer to handle her divorce. The ...