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The Case of Smith versusJones & Jones (Continued) Part one of this feature article introduced the malpractice action against the firm of Jones & Jones, LLP.** In this case, the plaintiff, Simon Smith, alleged that the law firm breached the Attorney Standard of Care for Family Law practitioners. In part one, I presented background on…
In the practice of Family Law, it is the attorney’s duty to inform clients of all reasonably evident legal issues or problems and to surpass his scope of representation when necessary, including recommending consultations with other professionals, such as Forensic Accountants. Falling within this sphere of responsibility includes advising clients concerning the potential of double…
Fourth Appellate District: Michael O’Shea V. Susan F. Lindenberg, et al Presented by Ron J. Anfuso, CPA, ABV, CFF, CDFA, FABFA In a case for child support, after the court awarded O’Shea’s ex-wife what he believed was excessive child support, he filed a legal malpractice action. His most significant allegation of negligence was that Lindenberg…