Cook v. Tara

Tucker, Richard T., J.

Motion to Amend Complaint

Plaintiff, Douglas Cook (Cook) seeks to amend his complaint, that presently alleges legal malpractice committed by his attorney John Tara (Tara) during his divorce action, by adding as a defendant Nash and Company (Nash). It is alleged that Nash provided inaccurate accounting services and advice to Cook and/or his attorney resulting in an over-valuation of a significant asset. In the divorce distribution of marital assets this over-valuation, it is argued, resulted in Cook being required to pay to his spouse excessive amounts. Although these…