Legal malpractice policy could be rescinded 
Published: April 17, 2012
Tags: fen-phen, legal malpractice, malpractice insurance
A lawyer’s failure to disclose an ongoing state bar association investigation against him constituted a material representation justifying the rescission of his malpractice insurance, the 6th Circuit has ruled in affirming judgment.
Firm needn’t disclose documents regarding malpractice
Published: March 7, 2012
Tags: attorney-client privilege, legal malpractice, work product doctrine
A law firm was not required to disclose communications between its attorneys and outside counsel relating to a client’s allegations of legal malpractice, the Illinois Appellate Court has ruled in reversing a discovery order.
Legal malpractice claim abated upon client’s death
Published: January 20, 2012
Tags: estate planning, legal malpractice, workers' compensation
The estate of a client could not proceed with a legal malpractice lawsuit commenced by the client before her death, the Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in reversing judgment.
Federal court must hear malpractice claim
Published: December 27, 2011
Tags: jurisdiction, legal malpractice, patents
A federal court has exclusive jurisdiction over a legal malpractice claim that requires the application of federal patent law, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled.
Malpractice suit against law firm settled
Published: December 20, 2011
Tags: Indiana, IRS, legal malpractice, taxation, taxes
A Noblesville, Ind. farm couple settled their legal malpractice lawsuit against the Indianapolis law firm of Krieg DeVault while the jury was deliberating in the case.
Unhappy client wins million-dollar judgment against lawyer
By:
Sharon McCloskey
Published: November 9, 2011
Tags: legal malpractice, South Carolina
A South Carolina jury has levied a $1.8 million verdict, including $1 million in punitives, against an attorney for legal malpractice in a case over a defective a tree-mulching machine.
Wife can sue lawyer for mishandling life insurance policy
Published: October 25, 2011
Tags: fiduciary duty, legal malpractice
A surviving wife can sue her former lawyer for mishandling the proceeds of her husband’s life insurance policy, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled in reversing summary judgment for the lawyer and his firm.
Law firm’s notice of removal was timely
Published: October 17, 2011
Tags: legal malpractice, removal
A law firm sued for malpractice in a multiple defendant case satisfied the time requirement for removal from state to federal court by filing notice within 30 days of when the firm itself was first served with the complaint, the 3rd Circuit has ruled in affirming judgment.
Federal plaintiff must follow certificate of merit law
Published: October 6, 2011
Tags: Erie doctrine, forum shopping, legal malpractice
A legal malpractice plaintiff in federal court must satisfy state certificate of merit requirements for professional negligence claims, the 3rd Circuit has ruled.
Tips for avoiding legal malpractice claims
Published: September 19, 2011
Tags: legal malpractice
Being hit with a legal malpractice suit can be any lawyer’s worst nightmare. But staying out of trouble with your clients may be easier than you think.
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