Roberts v. Cason

Arthur E. Roberts and Roberts & Law (“Roberts”) appeal a non-final order denying their motion to abate for improper venue and granting George T. Cason, Sr. and Lila Ca-son’s (“the Casons”) motion for rehearing.

The Casons filed a complaint against Roberts1 for professional negligence, i.e., legal malpractice. The Casons’ complaint alleges that Roberts negligently represented them, both in the preparation of closing documents and in the handling of the closing as well as post-closing transactions, and failed to properly protect their financial interests. Although the closing was held in Orange…