Adair Homes, Inc. v. Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue, LLP

This legal malpractice case arises from a law firm’s representation of a homebuilder in a case asserting breach of contract to construct a home brought by the home’s purchasers. Adair Homes, Inc.,1 entered into a home construction contract with Paul and Renee Haynes and constructed the home. After the home was built, the Hayneses filed breach of contract, breach of warranty, and other claims against Adair Homes. Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue, LLP (Dunn Carney), represented Adair Homes in that litigation. After the Hayneses prevailed, they sought attorney fees under a fee provision in the…