Metcalf v. Waters

Our malpractice attorneys obtained a jury verdict against a negligent attorney, which included $100,000 for punitive damages. On appeal, our attorneys convinced the Tennessee Supreme Court that punitive damages can be awarded in legal malpractice cases where the attorney lies to his or her clients about his or her wrongdoing.

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