James V. Mazuca & Associates v. Schumann

OPINION ON APPELLEE’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION EN BANC

Opinion by:

PHIL HARDBERGER, Chief Justice.

After reviewing the panel opinion and judgment en banc, the court withdraws the panel opinion and judgment issued'May 16, 2001, issuing this opinion and judgment in their place.

This is a legal malpractice case. James Mazuca (“Mazuca”), a San Antonio attorney, was sued by his client, Walter Schumann (“Schumann”). . The jury found that Mazuca was guilty of both professional negligence and violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”). The jury awarded Schumann $80,000 in damages…