By Jack Newsham | July 8, 2019
The settlement in the seven-year-old malpractice lawsuit comes after a judge ruled against Morrison Cohen's arguments earlier this year.
By Angela Morris | July 5, 2019
Lawyers can look forward to Texas Supreme Court oral arguments in four cases examining when a tolling rule applies to legal malpractice claims, the propriety of pretrial public opinion polling, and the affirmative defense of attorney immunity.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | July 3, 2019
I am confused about the conflict of interest rules. When can I represent another client when it involves the interest of a former client?
By Jason Grant | July 1, 2019
The unanimous appellate panel noted that "plaintiff's status as a self-represented litigant does not alter” the analysis that he never showed a reasonable excuse for his default.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | July 1, 2019
Clients may argue that they are entitled to any document that the lawyer created during the representation, including work product. Georgia cases have recognized certain exceptions to this rule.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | June 27, 2019
Unbeknownst to me, my client consulted with another firm on his personal injury case. I received a letter from the client that I am discharged and the new lawyer is taking over. How do I resolve the fee situation for the fees and costs the client owes me for my time?
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 26, 2019
Tammy Henderson Peden's husband is suing Houston lawyer Reginald McKamie over his handling of a medical malpractice suit.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | June 24, 2019
The order is a loss for Target Strike, a former client of Strasburger & Price and the Law Office of Donato D. Ramos.
By Charles Toutant | June 21, 2019
The appeals court said the evidence did not present a prima facie claim for legal malpractice, because plaintiff's claims against the Hazlet police department and one of its officers for malicious prosecution and spoliation were not ripe during the period that defendant represented her.
By Robert Storace | June 20, 2019
A Waterbury attorney who was sentenced to 41 months in prison for bilking clients now faces a presentment for his handling of real estate proceeds.
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