Keesling v. Baker & Daniels, 571 N.E.2d 562 (Ind. Ct. App. 1991) IN: Underlying bankruptcy action Student Contributor: Jeff Cain Facts: Lawyers represented clients in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. ...
Pelletier v. Galske, 105 Conn. App. 77, 936 A.2d 689 (Conn. App. 2007). CT: Underlying real estate matter Student Contributor: Laura Binski Facts: The client hired the lawyer in 2001 ...
Douglas v. Monroe, 743 N.E.2d 1181 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001) IN: Underlying wrongful death claim Student Contributor: Jeff Cain Facts: A college freshman drowns in his school’s pool. His mother ...
Harrison v. Casto, 165 W.Va. 787, 271 S.E.2d 774 (W.Va. 1980) WV: Underlying personal injury and legal malpractice actions Student: Karen Dindayal Facts: Plaintiff, Paul H. Harrison hired attorney Don ...
Floyd v. Massey & Stotser, P.C., 807 So.2d 508 (2001). AL: Underlying business transaction Student Contributor: Farah Shahidpour Facts: Client alleged that the firm had breached its duty to Client ...
McLeod v. Bankier, Fla. Dist. Ct. of App., 4th Dist., 2011 Facts: McLeod hired Attorney Tew to file a claim against Fidelity for allegedly executing a wrong margin call which ...
Wright v. Rinaldo, 279 Mich App 526, 533 n 3; 761 NW2d 114 (2008) MI: Underlying IP Student Contributor: Matthew Feinbloom Facts: In August 2000, Mr. Rickie Wright hired Ronildo ...
Williams v. Joynes, 278 Va. 57, 677 S.E.2d 261 (2009) VA: Underlying Personal Injury Claim Student Contributor: Vanessa L. Wachira Facts: In 2003, Leo Williams (Client) retained Louis Joynes, II ...
Bennett v. Hill-Boren, P.C., 52 So. 3d 364 (Miss. 2011). Facts: Plaintiff sued former attorney for malpractice. Attorney argued that the statute of limitations had expired and plaintiffs’ claim should ...
Hasty Hills Stables, Inc. v. Dorfman, Lynch, Knoebel & Conway, LLP, 52 A.D.3d 566, 860 N.Y.S.2d 182 (App. Div. 1st Dep’t 2008). NY: Underlying real estate matter Student contributor: Nicole ...