Shanley v. Barnett

Plaintiffs, Joanne Shanley and Joanne Shanley and Associates, Ltd. (Shanley), brought a legal malpractice action in the circuit court of Cook County against defendants, Harvey Barnett and Barnett and Biegel, Ltd. (Barnett). Shanley sought damages arising from the alleged negligence of Barnett in negotiating, drafting, and advising her on a contract between her and a client. The trial court granted Barnett’s motion for summary judgment. Shanley now appeals, contending that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment for Barnett.

We affirm.

Background

The record shows that Shanley is a…