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Cases of Interest


Professional Liability


  • Successfully defended client who acted in capacity of developer, architect, general contractor, framer and structural engineer of residential development to verdict following 21 day jury trial.
  • Obtained a verdict covering full indemnity and attorneys fees and costs, with findings of constructive fraud, for a real estate broker against a former agent who left the broker and client home seller stuck with a buyers walk-away.
  • Obtained summary judgment in favor of a law firm against claims of malpractice that allegedly caused a $20,000,000.00 loss in county tax revenue.
  • Prevailed during trial of a legal malpractice claim alleging negligent handling of a dissolution proceeding. Obtained non-suit at the conclusion of Plaintiff's case-in-chief in favor of law firm and lawyers.
  • Successfully defended hospital and two individually named nurses against allegations of Elder Abuse, Wrongful Death, Negligence and Unfair Business Practices resulting in dismissal of claims against the clients without any payment on their behalf.
  • Successfully defended claims of Elder Abuse, negligence and wrongful death against nursing home resulting in successful summary adjudication of Elder Abuse claims and dismissal of remaining claims without further cost to client.
  • Successfully represented retail-pharmacy in alleged prescription misfill case. Claim involved a minor who received anti-psychotic adult strength medication instead of his usual allergy medication. Child suffered a seizure and other complications as a result. Case was resolved at mediation.
  • Summary Judgment granted as to pharmacy malpractice claim against retailer and pharmacist for alleged cancellation of a prescription.


Cases of Interest by Practice Area