By Zack Needles | December 16, 2020
With the closure of courts and law offices across the U.S. and the attendant rise in remote work—not to mention a dip in demand for many lawyers—came a host of new risks for mistakes, malfeasance and just plain poor decision-making, all of which helped lay fertile ground for legal malpractice claims. Here's a look back at what experts had to say about the heightened dangers for lawyers during this strange, but not altogether unprecedented, year.
By Justin Henry | December 10, 2020
A New Mexico woman is suing Phoenix-based Lewis Roca, alleging the firm steered her away from suing a Catholic school she attended.
By Dylan Jackson | October 19, 2020
The lawsuit is being brought by former client Mykalai Kontilai, a member of the FBI Most Wanted List who is facing several SEC and DOJ lawsuits.
By Meredith Hobbs | September 8, 2020
Two shareholders in an e-commerce startup allege Troutman Pepper "succumbed to conflicts of interest" between competing company founders.
By Dylan Jackson | July 22, 2020
The plaintiffs alleged the law firm could have done more to prevent a cyber scam and a $3 million fraud.
By Dylan Jackson | June 17, 2020
After client Ferrellgas Partners contacted the firm about the email, DLA said it conducted an internal investigation, the suit claims.
By Dan Packel | June 12, 2020
Big3's lawsuit, which Quinn Emanuel had derided as "fantasy-laden," lasted just 11 days.
By Dan Packel | May 26, 2020
The 2008 recession caused claims to skyrocket. Expect the same to follow for the next few years.
By Dylan Jackson | May 14, 2020
The suit, filed in New Jersey, alleges that David Boies' and D.C. partner Michael Underhill's missteps in a series of IP lawsuits led to $29 million in damages.
By David Thomas | May 12, 2020
The Tymoshenko case is just the latest example of Gibson Dunn defending against claims lodged against a major law firm by Texas-based Reid Collins & Tsai.
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