DeSeno v. Becker

Plaintiff, Anthony DeSeno, appeals from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant, Alvin Becker, an Illinois attorney, on the issue of legal malpractice. We affirm.

On February 14, 1985, the Chicago police superintendent filed charges against DeSeno before the police board of the City of Chicago (Board). DeSeno was accused of violating departmental rules. Following a three-day hearing, the Board found DeSeno guilty of all charges and ordered him discharged from the police force.

Becker timely filed a complaint on behalf of DeSeno for administrative review of the Board’s…