In Jemima O. v Schwartzapfel, P.C., 178 AD3d 474, 475 [1st Dept 2019], the court held that the statute of limitations for the client to bring a legal malpractice was not tolled. The court held: Plaintiff’s argument that the statute of Read More »
Sanctions against attorneys for failing to notify the court that an appeal has been withdrawn
The Appellate Division made a decision regarding the request for sanctions against attorneys for failing to notify the court that an appeal has been withdrawn as moot. The court reminded counsel of the obligation to monitor the status of cases Read More »
Brandeis Society hosts annual luncheon for Chanukah
Published in the Brooklyn Daily EagleDecember 18, 2019by Rob Abruzzese “The Brooklyn Brandeis Society held its annual Chanukah luncheon and membership party in Brooklyn Heights on Monday as members gathered together to share latkes and donuts while a pair of Read More »
Client may claim that the statute of limitations for legal malpractice has not been triggered
It is important for an attorney to withdraw from an action once the attorney has terminated the attorney-client relationship. If not, then the client may claim that the statute of limitations for legal malpractice has not been triggered, as decided Read More »
Legal malpractice action dismissed based upon doctrines of res judicata and collateral estoppel
The Appellate Division, in Kleinman v Weisman Law Group, P.C., 176 AD3d 1046 [2d Dept 2019], dismissed a former client’s legal malpractice action based upon the doctrines of res judicata and collateral estoppel. The court stated as follows: In 2013, the Read More »
