Hart v. Kramer

LACHMAN, J.,

This opinion addresses the denial of plaintiff John Hart’s petition to strike and/or open judgment of non pros at control no. 11125288, and the dismissal of his motion to place case in deferred status at control no. 11125115.

Factual Background

Plaintiff filed a legal malpractice action against defendants Scott Kramer and The law offices of Scott L. Kramer, P.C., arising out of the defendants’ representation of plaintiff in various criminal matters. A certificate of merit must be filed in such professional negligence actions. Pa.R.C.P. 1042.3(a); Pa.R.C.P. 1042.1(c)(2) (“’licensed…