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Faber v. Herman

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided April 6, 2007No. 05-1040PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CADY, Justice.

In this appeal from a judgment against a lawyer in a legal malpractice action based on claims of negligence while representing a former client in a dissolution proceeding, we conclude the claims of malpractice did not cause the damages sought as a matter of law. We vacate the decision of the court of appeals and reverse the judgment of the district court.

I. Background Pacts and Proceedings.

Douglas Herman is an Iowa lawyer. He represented Steven Faber in an action to dissolve his marriage to Karen Faber. Karen was represented by attorney Karl Moorman.

The Fabers were married for…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. In Re the Marriage of SullinsSupreme Court of Iowa · 2006
  2. Anderson v. StateSupreme Court of Iowa · 2005
  3. In Re the Marriage of BensonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1996
  4. Yates v. Iowa West Racing Ass'nSupreme Court of Iowa · 2006
  5. Ruden v. JenkSupreme Court of Iowa · 1996

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3Cited by21 opinions

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  5. David P. Garr Jr. and Julie A. Garr v. City of Ottumwa, IowaSupreme Court of Iowa · 2014

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