Case Result

$300,000

Legal Malpractice

2024
Rockford, MI

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Case Details

Michigan Supreme Court decision in Hark Orchids, LP v Buie clarified that clients can recover attorney fees incurred to fix lawyers' mistakes in legal malpractice cases. The client in this case incurred over $300,000 in additional attorney fees due to previous lawyers' negligence.

Additional Notes

Landmark decision expanding legal malpractice damages to include 'corrective fees'. The underlying issue stemmed from a workers' compensation case where a global settlement offer was not communicated to the client.

Eardley Law

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Eardley Law

Rockford, MI
3.70 rating (12 reviews)
2 attorneys
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