First Nat. Bank of Clovis v. Diane, Inc.

OPINION

BIVINS, Judge.

In his cross action plaintiff Kapnison sought and obtained a judgment against defendant Bernard Robinson, his attorney, resulting from legal malpractice. Defendant appeals, raising three issues claiming error in:

1. Finding defendant liable for legal malpractice;

2. Awarding attorney fees; and

3. Not reducing award because of a release and satisfaction between Kapnison and party to whom he was found liable.

We hold that the trial court applied a proper standard and the evidence supports a finding of legal malpractice and that plaintiff met his burden of proving it; that while…