Max Abecassis v. Eugene M. Cummings, P.C.

Plaintiffs-Appellants Nissim Corporation and Max Abecassis (collectively “Nissim”) appeal the dismissal of their complaint for failure to state a claim against Defendants-Appellees Joseph M. Vanek and Eugene M. Cummings, P.C. (collectively “Vanek and Cummings”). After reading the parties’ briefs and having the benefit of oral argument, we affirm the judgment of dismissal.

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In January 1998, Nissim retained Vanek and Cummings as counsel to “enhance, defend, and enforce” certain U.S. patents owned by Nissim. [Retainer Agreement, R. 1 (Exh. A) at 1.] The parties entered into a Retainer Agreement…