Morrison v. Goff

In this legal malpractice action, Petitioner Cory A. Morrison appeals the court of appeals’ decision affirming summary judgment in favor of Respondent Richard J. Goff. The court of appeals held that the statute of limitations for negligence actions barred Morrison’s claims. We must decide whether in a legal malpractice action brought by a criminal defendant, the statute of limitations is tolled while the defendant pursues appellate or posteonviction relief in the underlying criminal proceeding. 1 We hold that a criminal defendant’s direct appeal or action for postconviction relief does not…