Hauschulz v. Michael Law Firm

¶1 Travis Hauschulz (Hauschulz), a prisoner in Idaho, filed this civil complaint for legal malpractice against the Michael Law Firm (Michael), arising out of Michael’s representation of him in criminal proceedings in Montana. The District Court dismissed the complaint when Hauschulz did not appear at the hearing, finding that Hauschulz stated no actionable claim. Hauschulz appeals. We reverse and remand.

¶2 The dispositive issue on appeal is whether the District Court erred in dismissing the civil action for malpractice for Hauschulz’ failure to state any claim upon which relief could be…