Gabel v. Sandoval

OPINION

TIJERINA, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment granted to appellee in a legal malpractice case.

Appellant’s principle assertions concern the existence of a written attorney-client employment contract, which allegedly constitutes a genuine issue as to a material fact sufficient to preclude summary judgment. Appellant also claims that her cause of action is for damages for breach of contract and thus controlled by the four year statute of limitations.

On or about April 6, 1976, appellant employed appellee, a duly licensed and practicing attorney, for the purpose of filing a…