In a surprising turn of events, a judge recently ruled in favor of two attorneys who sued Rudy Giuliani for malpractice. The former New York City mayor must now pay out an immediate $1.48 million judgment, the attorneys’ attorney fees.
The lawsuit stemmed from a case Giuliani handled that resulted in a jury award of $185 million in punitive damages. In the suit, the attorneys alleged that Giuliani had committed legal malpractice, citing negligent behavior and failure to follow procedural rules in representing their client.
Giuliani, who served as mayor from 1994 to 2001, sought to have the ruling overturned due to poor health. However, the judge ruled that Giuliani must immediately pay out the judgment. The judge also stated that the case shows how “the measure of a great lawyer can be gauged by how great his or her billings are, and the only way to get a great agreement is through diligent attention to detail and proper litigation strategy.”
The ruling reinforces the importance of sound legal representation in protecting clients from damages and other liabilities. Giuliani is a major figure in the legal and political world and his initial representation of the case had been regarded as a win at the time. However, in light of this decision, it is clear that the victory was premature.
This case serves as a warning to attorneys, that even high-profile clients and ordinances are not bulletproof from malpractice cases. Properly representing their clients and fulfilling all procedural and legal requirements are a must in order to minimize the potential for these cases. Giuliani must now face the consequences of his actions and pay the judgment, underlining the significance of this case.
In a surprising turn of events, a judge recently ruled in favor of two attorneys who sued Rudy Giuliani for malpractice. The former New York City mayor must now pay out an immediate $1.48 million judgment, the attorneys’ attorney fees.
The lawsuit stemmed from a case Giuliani handled that resulted in a jury award of $185 million in punitive damages. In the suit, the attorneys alleged that Giuliani had committed legal malpractice, citing negligent behavior and failure to follow procedural rules in representing their client.
Giuliani, who served as mayor from 1994 to 2001, sought to have the ruling overturned due to poor health. However, the judge ruled that Giuliani must immediately pay out the judgment. The judge also stated that the case shows how “the measure of a great lawyer can be gauged by how great his or her billings are, and the only way to get a great agreement is through diligent attention to detail and proper litigation strategy.”
The ruling reinforces the importance of sound legal representation in protecting clients from damages and other liabilities. Giuliani is a major figure in the legal and political world and his initial representation of the case had been regarded as a win at the time. However, in light of this decision, it is clear that the victory was premature.
This case serves as a warning to attorneys, that even high-profile clients and ordinances are not bulletproof from malpractice cases. Properly representing their clients and fulfilling all procedural and legal requirements are a must in order to minimize the potential for these cases. Giuliani must now face the consequences of his actions and pay the judgment, underlining the significance of this case.
