Dutt v. Kremp

*1078OPINION

By the Court,

Mowbray, C. J.:

THE FACTS

In the winter of 1985, respondents, physicians affiliated with Saint Mary’s Hospital in Reno, treated Jack Rentnelli for a brain illness. Believing that he had not received proper medical care from respondents, Rentnelli contacted appellant Virgil Dutt, an attorney, about bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Appellant and his legal assistant evaluated Rentnelli’s claim, interviewing Rentnelli and his family members, obtaining and reviewing Rentnelli’s medical records, and researching pertinent medical and legal authorities. Appellant also spoke…