When Attorneys Are Sued by Non-Clients: The Immunity and Privilege Rule

When Attorneys Are Sued by Non-Clients: The Immunity and Privilege Rule

Typically, lawsuits against attorneys are brought by clients alleging legal malpractice. An essential element of a legal malpractice claim is the existence of an attorney-client relationship. The general rule is that a lawyer is liable only to his or her client and...

Lommen Abdo Prevails in Shorted Fringe Fund Claims Trial

Federal Judge Patrick Schiltz completely vindicated Lommen Abdo’s client, Frana Companies, in a decision filed in March 2017.* Keith Broady was the lead defense attorney for Frana, a general contractor, in a case that spanned over three and half years, including nine...
Contests Over Wills and Trusts: The Interaction Between Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence

Contests Over Wills and Trusts: The Interaction Between Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence

After a person dies, there can be many disagreements among the heirs and beneficiaries over the Will or Trust of a decedent. Two of the most common issues raised are: 1) whether the decedent had “testamentary capacity” when they signed a document; and 2) whether they...