07/24/2008
Proximate/Substantial Cause is the New York Standard for Attorney Malpractice
Barnett v. Schwartz, 47 A.D.3d 197, 848 N.Y.S.2d 663 (2007)
Brief Summary
The court upheld a proximate/substantial cause jury instruction to assess damages for legal malpractice.
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