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Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Legal Malpractice Case, Underscoring Importance of Contractual Claims in Insurance Disputes

In a recent decision, the Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed a summary judgment granted in favor of attorneys in a legal malpractice lawsuit. The case, highlights the critical distinction between contractual and delictual claims in insurance disputes and the potential impact on the applicable statute of limitations. Michael Belanger was…

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When Does the Clock Start Ticking on a Legal Malpractice Claim in Louisiana? Understanding the Peremptive Period

In the realm of legal malpractice, the timing of filing a lawsuit is critical. A recent Louisiana Court of Appeal decision, Wells v. Henry T. Dart, Attorneys at Law, APC, underscored this point, highlighting the one-year peremptive period for bringing such claims in the state. Let’s dissect this case and…

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