Legal Malpractice Decision

Not long ago, the Mississippi Supreme Court handed down Baker & McKenzie v. Evans.  A link to the opinion is located here.  The case is an extremely complex legal malpractice action.  The main issue seems to revolve around allegations that the Defendant had undisclosed conflicts of interest which influenced the advice given to the Plaintiff.  The advice given to the Plaintiff ultimately caused huge financial losses.  The jury awarded the Plaintiff a verdict of 103 million.  The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed for a new trial on damages but found ample evidence for liability.  The lesson of the day, keep detailed records of who your clients are and if there is any question, make a written disclosure to clients.