Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Reopen civilsuit

If there was legal malpractice committed on a civilsuit, therefore the civilsuit was thrown out up to the highest court...Is it possible the civilsuit can be reopen again due to attorney's neglience? Using new attorney.


Asked on 1/24/04, 12:48 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Reopen civilsuit

Unlikely. Your grounds for redress are against your attorney if he committed malpractice.

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Answered on 1/26/04, 10:12 am
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Reopen civilsuit

You would not re-open the suit but rather, sue the old attorney. Howver, if this case was appealed to the Court of Appeals, on its face any malpractice would appear highly unlikely.

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Answered on 1/24/04, 1:11 pm

Re: Reopen civilsuit

You may be able to sue your attorneys for legal malpractice but your have not listed sufficient facts about your case. In addition, I would have to read the Court of Appeals decision to see why you lost. If you want to discuss your case, you may call me at 212-622-7180. We handle these cases on a contigency basis.

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Answered on 1/24/04, 7:52 pm


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