Take-Nothing Judgment in Legal Malpractice Case Affirmed on Appeal

July 27, 2005 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in the appeal of a take-nothing summary judgment in a legal malpractice suit based on the plaintiff’s failure to prove actual damages. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed the take-nothing judgment. El Dorado Motors, Inc. v. Vial Hamilton Koch & Knox, 168 S.W. 3d 360 (Tex. App.- Dallas 2005, no pet.).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice

By Levinger| July 27th, 2005|Comments Off

Court Affirms Limitations Bar Against Legal Malpractice Claims

May 28, 2004 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in the appeal of a summary judgment dismissing the plaintiff’s legal malpractice claims based on the statute of limitations. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed, but the Texas Supreme Court reversed and remanded based on an intervening opinion in an unrelated case. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed again on remand. Parsons v. Windle Turley. P.C., 50 S.W. 3d (Tex. App. – Dallas 2000), aff’d on remand, 109 S.W. 3d 804 (Tex. App. – Dallas 2003, pet. denied).

Courts: Supreme Court of Texas, Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice, Procedural & Evidentiary Issues

By Levinger| May 28th, 2004|Comments Off

Death Sentence Vacated in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

October 7, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a Texas death row inmate in an appeal from a writ of habeas corpus granting a new sentencing trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The Fifth Circuit vacated and remanded the case to the district court. After additional proceedings in state court, the death sentence was vacated and commuted to life with eligibility for parole. Valdez v. Cockrell, 274 F.3d 941 (5th Cir. 2001), reh’g denied, 287 F.3d 392 (5th Cir. 2002), reh’g en banc denied, 288 F.3d 702 (5th Cir. 2002).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals

Subject Matter: Ethics and Professional Malpractice

By Levinger| October 7th, 2002|Comments Off

Court Upholds Denial of Sanctions and Fees Against Attorney

August 26, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented an attorney in the appeal of an order denying the opposing party’s request for sanctions and attorney’s fees under 28 U.S.C. § 1927. The Fifth Circuit summarily affirmed. Temple v. American Airlines, No. 01-11569 (5th Cir. 2002).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice

By Levinger| August 26th, 2002|Comments Off

Take-Nothing Judgment in Legal Malpractice Suit Affirmed on Appeal

October 19, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in an appeal from a summary judgment against the plaintiff’s legal malpractice and malicious prosecution claims. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Wyend v. Hughes & Luce, L.L.P., No. 05-97-00927-cv (Tex. App. – Dallas 2000, no pet.).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice

By Levinger| October 19th, 2000|Comments Off