Couch v. Private Diagnostic Clinic

HUNTER, Judge.

Appellant Maria P. Sperando (“Sperando”) appeals an order of the trial court imposing sanctions for her violations of the North Carolina Rules of General Practice for the Superior and District Courts and the Rules of Professional Conduct. For reasons set forth herein, we reverse and remand on the issue of attorney’s fees, but affirm the remainder of the trial court’s order.

Sperando, an attorney licensed to practice in Florida and New York, was admitted pro hac vice to represent Finesse G. Couch (“Couch”), the plaintiff in the underlying medical malpractice action against Private…