Roach v. Caudle

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I.INTRODUCTION

Hillard Roach appeals the superior court’s decision to dismiss his legal malpractice suit for failure to comply with the applicable statute of limitations. We reverse the superior court’s judgment and remand the case.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Roach hired attorney Larry Caudle to appeal a federal bankruptcy court’s decision. That appeal was dismissed on April 28, 1988, for failure to file a timely notice of appeal. On July 13,1994, Roach sued Caudle in- state court for legal malpractice. In his complaint, Roach alleged that Caudle “never informed plaintiff…