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…
The Colorado Court of Appeals has upheld sanctions against a lawyer by affirming a lower court’s decision to order attorney fees against him, deeming his malpractice lawsuit “substantially frivolous, groundless and vexatious.” This decision reaffirms judicial intolerance for litigation that lacks substantive merit and appears to be more about harassment than any legitimate legal claim….
A New York bankruptcy judge has ruled that litigation arising from the collapse of real estate law firm Kossoff PLLC falls under his jurisdiction. The firm’s founder, Mitchell Kossoff, who is currently incarcerated and disbarred, may be dismissed as a defendant due to his apparent inability to satisfy any judgments. Mitchell Kossoff, once a prominent…
Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking the dismissal of a malpractice lawsuit filed in the Delaware Superior Court, which alleges the firm negligently represented an officer of a now-defunct food recycling company. The case in question concluded with a $1.6 million judgment, and the firm contends that the lawsuit contains fundamental pleading defects, rendering it…
In a significant development for McCarter & English LLP, two insurance entities are urging a Connecticut Superior Court judge to proceed with a $22.3 million professional negligence lawsuit against the firm. Despite allegations of document production delays, which McCarter & English argues should dismiss the case, the insurers insist such delays are not a sufficient…
A legal malpractice case has been filed in Colorado state court, alleging that a family lawyer and his firm violated their duty of care by disclosing confidential information without consent. The case revolves around a child custody dispute, in which the attorney sought the appointment of a guardian ad litem, arguably overstepping his professional boundaries….
Legal malpractice claim assignability remains a contentious issue that continues to divide state courts across the United States. The core of the debate centers on whether such claims can be transferred to third parties, a concept that some jurisdictions resist on public policy grounds. Most jurisdictions maintain that allowing the assignment of legal malpractice claims…
The question of whether legal malpractice claims can be assigned to third parties continues to be a contentious issue in the U.S. legal landscape. The divergent approaches of state courts have created a complex legal environment for practitioners and insurers alike. In the majority of jurisdictions, the assignment of legal malpractice claims is prohibited on…
The legal community is closely watching as a former Cornell University graduate student petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to review the dismissal of his case against Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. The student accuses the firm of manipulating patent litigation to misappropriate his DNA sequencing intellectual property. This legal maneuver comes after lower…
In a decision that underscores the challenges plaintiffs face in proving legal malpractice, a New Jersey state appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a protracted lawsuit against Leeds Morelli & Brown LLP. The case revolved around allegations of inadequate arbitration advice, but the court found no compelling reason to overturn the lower court’s ruling….
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has breathed new life into a tech company’s legal malpractice suit against a mid-sized Boston intellectual property law firm. This development overturns a prior ruling by a Massachusetts federal judge that had dismissed the case. The appellate panel’s decision scrutinizes the lower court’s interpretation of the malpractice claims brought…
The First Circuit Court has revived legal malpractice claims by a Colorado tech company against a Boston-based intellectual property firm, marking a significant development in the case that highlights the complex nature of legal representation in patent law. Initially, a lower court had dismissed the claims on the grounds that they were time-barred, presuming the…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has breathed new life into a legal malpractice claim filed by Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds PC against its former counsel, Regnante Sterio LLP. The decision, reported by Bloomberg Law, emphasizes the nuanced interpretation of professional responsibility within legal practices and offers a pertinent example for…