Evans v. Howell

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Guy E. Evans appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of Joel Howell. The trial court determined that the statute of limitations for a legal-malpractice claim had expired before the complaint was filed. Evans argues that the grant of summary judgment was not proper. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Robert J. Giordano and Evans owned and operated several businesses. They formed Evans/Giordano Inc. (“EGI”) to sell insurance and related products. Giordano and Evans each owned fifty percent of the stock in EGI. Joel Howell performed legal services for…