Lazy Seven Coal Sales, Inc. v. Stone & Hinds, P.C.

OPINION

REID, Chief Justice.

This case is a civil action for legal malpractice. The estate of Frank Mehler, the real party in interest, appeals from the judgment of the Court of Appeals, which reversed a jury verdict against Stone & Hinds, P.C. (Stone & Hinds), granted Stone & Hinds’ motion for directed verdict, and dismissed Mehler’s complaint.

The Court of Appeals, in reversing the trial court, held that appellant Mehler failed to prove at trial the standard of care required of the appellee-lawyers and that, further, he had waived any claim against the lawyers by failing to move with…