Legal Opinion
Williams v. Callaghan
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided September 10, 1996No. Civil Action 95-02335PublishedCited by 146 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
SPORKIN, District Judge.
Plaintiff, who is proceeding pro se, brings this action against his former criminal defense trial attorney, alleging that certain of defendant’s trial tactics caused plaintiffs conviction for drug distribution. Plaintiff asserts two causes of action: (1) legal malpractice; and (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiffs allegations are supported solely by plaintiffs own affidavit. Defendant moves for summary judgment.
BACKGROUND
On September 14, 1990, plaintiff, represented by defendant at trial, was convicted of distribution of a…
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