Jerman v. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich LPA et al., 2010 WL 1558977 (U.S. April 21, 2010). Facts: Jerman sued Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich (the “Defendant law ...
Jerman v. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich, 538 F.3d 469 (6th Cir. 2008) Facts: Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant law firm violated the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) ...
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 ...
McMahon v. Shea, 547 Pa. 124 (1997) Student Contributor: Justin Lieberman Underlying Divorce Matter Facts: The husband in an underlying divorce action brought a professional malpractice suit against his attorneys, ...
Smith v. Spisak, 130 S.Ct. 676 (Jan. 12, 2010). Underlying Criminal Matter Facts: Frank G. Spisak, Jr. was convicted in an Ohio trial court of three murders and two attempted ...
Rosemary E. Smith v. Jerome R. Lewis, 12 Cal. 3d 349 (Cal. 1975) CA Underlying divorce action Student Contributor: Evan Michael Hess Facts: Defendant attorney was retained to represent Plaintiff in ...
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 ...
Darby & Darby, P.C. v. VSI International, Inc. 95 N.Y.2d 308 (2000) NY Underlying insurance coverage Student Contributor: Maninder (Meena) Saini Facts: Defendant (VSI International Inc.), a Florida corporation retained ...
Levinson v. D’Alfonso & Stein, 320 N.J.Super. 312 (App. Div. 1999) NJ Underlying personal injury action Student Contributor: Michael Park Facts: Plaintiff hired attorney to handle his personal injury/automobile negligence ...
Toth v. Vazquez, 3 N.J. Super. 379 (Ch. Div. 1949) (PDF with permission of Thomson West) Student Contributor: Anthony J. Forzano NJ Underlying Real Estate Transaction Facts: Plaintiff, a potential ...