DeAngelis v. Friedman

This is an action for malpractice. There are no factual disputes. Plaintiffs were involved in an automobile accident in New York State on July 7, 1965. They retained a New Jersey attorney who turned the matter over to N. Joseph Friedman, a New York attorney, in July of 1966. He commenced negotiations in an attempt to bring about a settlement of the matter. The record contains a series of letters between Friedman, the adjusters and the New Jersey attorney pertaining to offers, counteroffers and recommendations. On April 4, 1968 Friedman died without effecting a settlement or commencing…