Placeholder Image Robert Ross, Attorney at LawHelping People Seeking Justice Downtown in the EveningBreach of Contract & Business Torts Meeting RoomLegal Malpractice & Professional Negligence Outside of a modern HouseReal Estate & Construction Litigation Emergency Room SignWrongful Death  Personal Injury Litigation

Tag Archives: judgmental immunity

“Judgmental Immunity” in Legal Malpractice

By Robert Ross |

WHAT IS THE JUDGMENTAL IMMUNITY DEFENSE ? The “judgmental immunity doctrine” protects attorneys from liability for legal malpractice in many cases involving unsettled points of law. Courts do not expect, or require, lawyers to predict how a court will settle or resolve an unsettled issue or point of law. As a result, if a lawyer makes… Read More »

What is the Judgmental Immunity Doctrine?

By Robert Ross |

In certain malpractice or professional negligence cases, attorneys may claim “judgmental immunity.” If proven and applicable, the judgmental immunity doctrine may provide a defense to a plaintiff’s malpractice claims against the attorney.   ELEMENTS OF THE JUDGMENTAL IMMUNITY DOCTRINE The “Judgmental Immunity Doctrine” states that: (a) Lawyers are not legally required, or expected, to… Read More »

Designed and Powered by NextClient

© 2015 - 2024 Robert S. Ross. All rights reserved.
Custom WebShop™ law firm website design by NextClient.com.

Quick Contact Form - Tab