Abstract
This article will discuss the fundamentals of a legal malpractice case, specifically addressing two areas. The first involves the elements of a legal malpractice case. This discussion will expose two problems that continually appear in legal malpractice litigation: (1) expanding the liability of an attorney to third parties, and (2) determining whether the alleged malpractice was the proximate cause of the plaintiff's injuries. The second area of discussion will focus on the time limitations imposed for bringing a legal malpractice action. Additionally, in order to better understand the current state of the law, a brief discussion illustrating the historical development of the applicable statute of limitations will be instructive.
Recommended Citation
John C. Nemeth,
Legal Malpractice in Ohio,
40 Clev. St. L. Rev.
143
(1992)
available at https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clevstlrev/vol40/iss2/4