In a case capturing the attention of legal professionals, a former acting attorney general of Pennsylvania is facing efforts to sustain a malpractice claim against him and his law firm, van der Veen Hartshorn & Levin. The contour of this legal battle unfolded in Pennsylvania federal court, where an elections nonprofit swiftly countered a motion…
A legal malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a Georgia-based law firm by its insurer. This suit arises from an alleged claim of negligence involving one of the firm’s attorneys. The insurer contends that the attorney’s actions led to significant financial losses, prompting the pursuit of recovery through legal channels. For more details on this…
In a recent development, a professional liability insurer has informed a federal court that a Georgia-based law firm and one of its attorneys are not entitled to coverage for a legal malpractice claim. This claim was initiated by a former client who alleges that the firm’s mishandling of a lawsuit led to a default judgment…
The unfolding legal drama involving Robert Finnerty, a former attorney at the now-defunct firm Girardi Keese, took a significant turn this week during a disciplinary trial before the State Bar of California. The bar’s prosecutor accused Finnerty of concealing the firm’s alleged misappropriation of funds from a substantial $53 million settlement awarded to a family….
Rider University has initiated a legal malpractice lawsuit against Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, alleging the firm’s inadequate legal counsel led to the loss of a $42 million property in Princeton, New Jersey. The university contends that the law firm failed to secure clear title to the Westminster Choir College (WCC) campus during Rider’s…
DLA Piper has urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to uphold the dismissal of a legal malpractice lawsuit brought by a Chinese software company. The law firm is also seeking the affirmation of $635,000 in sanctions against the company and its legal team. This request comes after a series of favorable…
Vinson & Elkins, a prominent Houston-based law firm, is facing a legal malpractice lawsuit concerning its involvement in a Texas real estate transaction. The suit alleges that the firm provided negligent legal services, resulting in significant financial losses for the client. This case is not the first instance where Vinson & Elkins has encountered malpractice…
In a recent legal development, the estate of a late dentist has filed a lawsuit against law firms McDermott Will & Schulte LLP, Venable LLP, and two attorneys, accusing them of negligence in estate planning advice. The alleged inadequacy resulted in a $40 million liability to the IRS, encompassing both taxes and penalties. The lawsuit,…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has sought guidance from the Nevada Supreme Court to resolve a legal malpractice issue that could have significant implications for the practice of law in the state. The question revolves around whether a legal malpractice claim requires proof that the client would have won the underlying case if not…
Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell has taken on representation for Mintz Levin in a legal malpractice lawsuit that has captured the attention of the legal community. This development was highlighted by legal tracking services such as Law.com Radar, which monitors litigation across over 2,600 state and federal courts. The case involves intricate issues typical of such high-stake…
In a Massachusetts federal courtroom, law firm Pierce Atwood and two of its attorneys have called for the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a Ukrainian billionaire. The legal action targets them over a $1.8 billion damages decision involving the investor’s faltering biotech company. The firm contends that the billionaire’s improper conduct was the underlying…
Federal prosecutors are pursuing a $1.98 million forfeiture judgment against Tom Goldstein, the founder of SCOTUSblog, who has been convicted. They are also petitioning a Maryland federal judge to transfer ownership of Goldstein’s Northwest D.C. home to the government as a method of settling the financial implications of the judgment. This legal action marks a…
Recent surveys have revealed a notable increase in the frequency of legal malpractice claims in 2025. According to industry insights, this uptick is largely attributed to evolving client expectations and the complexities of new legal challenges facing firms today. The findings underscore a trend that legal professionals must address to safeguard their practice and reputation….
In a noteworthy shift, insurers have reported a rise in the frequency of legal malpractice claims in 2025, ending a multi-year trend of stagnation. This uptick has been tied to a variety of factors, including the burgeoning use of artificial intelligence within the legal sector. This information emerges from the recent legal professional liability insurance…
The Eighth Circuit Court recently upheld the dismissal of a malpractice lawsuit filed by a Minnesota horse breeder against the law firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. The breeder alleged the firm and one of its former attorneys mishandled malpractice claims against three other law firms, thereby damaging their case. Originally, the horse breeder…
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a former Cornell University graduate student’s attempt to revive his malpractice lawsuit against Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. This decision marks the end of a long-standing dispute stemming from a patent litigation case against Illumina Inc., focused on DNA sequencing intellectual property. Details surrounding this…
The legal landscape for law firms representing high-stakes corporate clients continues to be rigorous, as seen with the recent decision concerning Winston & Strawn. A Texas bankruptcy court has largely allowed a $1.7 billion malpractice suit against the firm to proceed. Initiated by the trustee of fintech company GloriFi, the suit accuses the firm of…
A recent decision by a Massachusetts federal judge has allowed a legal malpractice suit to proceed against Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC. This case, which centers around a contentious $2 million “success fee,” was not halted despite Mintz’s request. The judge’s decision underscores ongoing legal tensions surrounding fee disputes and client-firm relationships….
A recent decision from a Massachusetts federal judge has allowed a legal malpractice suit to proceed against the prominent law firm Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC. This ruling comes in the midst of a contentious $2 million “success fee” dispute between Mintz and a former client. The law firm had sought to…
A state appellate court has denied Jackson Lewis P.C.’s attempt to compel arbitration in a legal malpractice lawsuit filed against the firm. The court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s careful scrutiny of arbitration agreements, particularly when they intersect with claims of professional negligence. The malpractice suit stems from Jackson Lewis’s representation of an in-home senior care…
California-based law firm Burke Williams & Sorensen LLP is under scrutiny for alleged malpractice in its handling of a real estate fraud and identity theft case. The firm is facing accusations from a client who claims it failed to provide adequate legal counsel and communication during a crucial damages trial. The legal malpractice and breach…
In a significant legal decision, a New York appellate court has confirmed the dismissal of a legal malpractice suit against the international law firm DLA Piper. The case was brought by a Chinese software company, alleging malpractice. However, the court not only dismissed their claims, but also imposed a substantial sanctions order amounting to $482,000…
Legal malpractice cases in New York face growing scrutiny regarding the need for clear causation standards. The ability to demonstrate a direct link between an attorney’s alleged negligence and the client’s damages remains a pivotal aspect of these cases. The necessity for precise and consistent guidelines in establishing this causation is emphasized by ongoing debates…
DLA Piper has received judicial backing from New York judges amidst an ongoing malpractice lawsuit. The legal giant has been embroiled in a complex malpractice case, where plaintiffs claimed the firm provided inadequate legal representation in a prior litigation. However, a recent ruling seems to favor DLA Piper’s position, potentially steering the case towards a…
In a significant legal development, investors have filed a class action lawsuit against Alston & Bird LLP, accusing the law firm of aiding a substantial $328 million cryptocurrency fraud. The allegations, as reported by Law360, center around claims of legal malpractice, specifically that the firm drafted joint venture agreements which facilitated the scam. The complaint…