Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in New York
In New York law, can a bank or a servicer of a mortgage be held liable for a misconduct by outside attorneys in a foreclosure action? If the bank knew what outside attorneys were doing, are they held liable?
Asked on 3/23/10, 6:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Browde
Browde Law, P.C.
If the attorney is acting as an agent of the bank the bank is liable for any tortious conduct by the attorney. That does not in any way mean that the action would be for malpractice.
Answered on 3/28/10, 6:41 pm