Lawyers at DBMS successfully litigate a wide variety of civil cases and argue appeals in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the country.
Professional Liability
Plaintiff v. Defendant Attorney
Client:
Synopsis:Defendant Attorney
Outcome:Verdict for the Defense
DBMS attorneys successfully defended an estate planning attorney accused of negligently preparing an amendment to a trust.
DBMS asserted an unclean hands affirmative defense, alleging the plaintiff unduly influenced her 102-year-old mother to make changes to the trust.
The jury deliberated for an hour before issuing the not-guilty verdict.