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.
King & Spalding settles $195 million malpractice suit
Published: September 15, 2011
Tags: basketball, flawed contract, Georgia, legal malpractice, negligence
King & Spalding has settled a $195 million malpractice lawsuit brought by The Atlanta Spirit Group, owner of the Atlanta Hawks basketball team, the Atlanta Thrashers hockey team, and the holder of operating rights to Philips Arena.
Post-conviction lawyers can be sued for negligence
Published: September 7, 2011
Tags: legal malpractice, post-conviction relief
A legal malpractice plaintiff didn’t need to show “actual exoneration” in order to sue his attorneys for negligence in their handling of his claims for post-conviction relief, the Oregon Supreme has ruled in reversing a dismissal.
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