Paoletti v. Zlimen

OPINION

POPOVICH, Chief Judge.

This appeal is from a summary judgment on a legal malpractice claim alleging re spondent’s negligence in failing to advise appellant of the statute of limitations applicable to the underlying wrongful discharge claim. Appellant claims the trial court erred in granting summary judgment because he established a prima facie case of legal malpractice, showing respondent’s alleged negligence prevented appellant from properly litigating his underlying suit. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant Quentin E. Paoletti was discharged from his employment with Northwestern Bell Telephone…