A question often arises in professional and attorney malpractice cases when the plaintiff has settled the underlying case, rather than just lost it. Can the plaintiff settle yet sue afterwards ?> Continue Reading Does settling bar malpractice action?

An attorney malpractice action arising from a real estate transaction has been dismissed, and plaintiff’s attorney sanctioned for frivolity Continue Reading Collateral Estoppel in Legal Malpractice

The doctrine of Strategic choice is a high hurdle for the attorney malpractice plaintiff. Courts often determine that “mere differences of opinion concerning strategy do not rise to the level of discharge for cause” or in other words, malpractice. Continue Reading Strategic Choice

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The West Virginia State Bar Association http://www.wvbar.org reports that it has passed a bylaw requiring all attorneys in W.Va to disclose whether they have professional liability insurance. Continue Reading West Virginia Attorney Insurance

Mama’s Food Shop wanted to expand its eatery to add a sidewalk cafe. It was not permitted by the Department of Buildings. They sued various parties, and their attorney, on the theory Continue Reading Due dilligence and distant damages

The Second circuit has asked the Court of Appeals to answer a question concerning the Lynrd Skynyrd band http://www.skynyrd.com Continue Reading Lynrd Skynrd and unconscionable attorney fees