Tolis v. Shields

| )BARRY, Judge.

Patricia and Joseph Tolis appeal a judgment which maintains an exception of no cause of action as to claims in a legal malpractice action against James Shields and his insurer, Home Insurance Company.

Arthur and Julie Tolis, parents of Patricia and Joseph, were represented by James Shields from 1989 to 1994 in a matter arising from Arthur Tolis’ termination as head basketball coach at the University of New Orleans.1 Subsequently, Mr. and Mrs. Tolis and their children, Patricia and Joseph (majors at the time of filing), filed suit in state court against Mr. Shields alleging…