Simko v. Blake

This case presents the question whether an attorney’s duty to his client extends beyond what is legally adequate to win a client’s case. We hold that attorneys must only act as would an attorney of ordinary learning, judgment, or skill under the same or similar circumstances.

Defendant Blake raised a complete defense, did what was legally sufficient to fully vindicate his client’s interest, and acted as would an attorney of ordinary learning, judgment, or skill under the same or similar circumstances. His alleged acts and omissions were trial tactics based on good faith and reasonable…