Hawkins Parnell Secures Client's Dismissal in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit

December 3, 2024 (Atlanta, GA) – Hawkins Parnell & Young partners Christine Mast and Bryan Grantham obtained summary judgment for their attorney-client in a legal malpractice case arising from a high-profile federal criminal trial.

The litigation involved allegations of malpractice against a Georgia attorney stemming from the representation of a client convicted of federal crimes in the underlying case. Following an unsuccessful appeal, the client filed a lawsuit claiming that the attorney mishandled the trial.

In securing summary judgment, Mast and Grantham demonstrated that the attorney's representation was exemplary. They argued that all decisions during the trial were strategic and reflected reasonable professional judgment. The defense also established that alternative trial strategies would not have changed the outcome of the case.

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