Lewis v. Nolan

OPINION

LESLIE BROCK YATES, Justice.

In this suit based on alleged legal malpractice, the trial court granted summary judgment in the attorney’s favor based on the affirmative defense of limitations. In three related issues, appellant claims the trial court erred in granting summary judgment. Because the summary judgment evidence did not conclusively establish when appellant discovered or should have discovered the facts establishing his claim, we reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant, George Neil Lewis, hired attorney Jack Nolan to represent him in a lawsuit filed…