Henry v. Duane Morris LLP

PER CURIAM: *

INTRODUCTION

Duane Morris, LLP (“Duane Morris”), represented Michael Henry in litigation against Cisco Systems, Inc. (“Cisco”). That lawsuit was dismissed because it was time barred, and Henry filed the instant malpractice suit seeking damages from Duane Morris. The district court dismissed the malpractice suit because it is time barred by Louisiana law. Henry appeals, arguing that Illinois law should govern the claim. We affirm the district court.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Henry, a Louisiana citizen, hired the law firm of Duane Morris, LLP, in 2000 to represent him in…