Reed v. Glynn

Plaintiff Robert Reed appeals from an adverse judgment entered in the superior court on his claim of malpractice against defendant, John Glynn, the attorney who represented him at state expense in a probation revocation proceeding. Plaintiff argues that the trial court erred in determining that his exclusive right of action is against the state. We agree with the plaintiff and, accordingly, reverse.

The material facts are not in dispute. The defender general is responsible for providing legal services to indigent defendants either personally or through public defenders or other attorneys. See…