“Eckert Seamans Faces Third Legal Malpractice Lawsuit in Four Years: Allegations of Conversion and Breach of Fiduciary Duty”

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, a Pennsylvania-based Am Law 200 firm, is facing a third legal malpractice lawsuit in four years. This latest action, brought in Monmouth County Superior Court, alleges legal malpractice, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty, among other claims. The lawsuit was filed by Keyport Towers & Marina over alleged unlawful distributions from marina operations without applying the funds toward unpaid loans and other obligations. More details can be found in the coverage by Law.com.