Legal Opinion
Leder v. Spiegel
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 28, 2007PublishedCited by 84 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Memorandum.
The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs.
After unsuccessfully representing two objectants at a will contest trial in Surrogate’s Court, respondent attorney petitioned the same court for legal fees. In their answer, objectants counterclaimed for legal malpractice, arguing that, but for respondent’s negligent representation, they would have accepted a $108,000 settlement. In particular, objectants cited respondent’s failure to anticipate that Surrogate’s Court would not admit certain evidence. Respondent moved pursuant to CPLR 3211 (a)…
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