In a notable demonstration of solidarity within the legal community, 28 law firms have aligned to support James Leonard, a retired litigator from Barnes & Thornburg, in a malpractice case before the Georgia Supreme Court. Among the firms championing Leonard’s defense are prestigious names such as King & Spalding and Alston & Bird, alongside numerous Big Law peers. The collective legal backing argue that Leonard is safeguarded by the doctrine of “judgmental immunity,” a legal principle that may shield attorneys from liability under certain conditions.
The participation of these firms highlights a significant level of interest and concern over the potential implications of the case’s outcome for legal practitioners. Further details on this collaborative effort and the context of the judgmental immunity argument are discussed in an article available on Law.com.