A New Jersey case shows what kind of malpractice disputes can arise when lawyers serve as officers in small companies in turmoil. The principal owner of a condominium apartment building is pursuing a malpractice suit against a New York lawyer — not licensed in New Jersey — who was the company’s COO and part-time GC. At issue is whether the unauthorized practice of law can be more than just an ethical violation that warrants discipline, but also a separate wrong for which damages can be recovered.
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Posted on Wednesday, October 11th, 2006. Filed under: In-House Counsel, Law Misc
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