Lawyer Sued For Malpractice ALLEGEDLY Hides Evidence In A Barn!

In this case of legal malpractice, the plaintiff's attorney is battling a frustrating discovery dispute with the defense! After a series of delays and 13 failed attempts to obtain crucial evidence, he's demanding sanctions.

Litigants List
Kimberly Bryant: Plaintiff in a legal malpractice case.
James D. Roberts: Defendant in a legal malpractice case, also an attorney.
Mr. Von: Plaintiff's Attorney.
Mr. Potter: Defendant's Attorney.

00:00 The 9-Month Discovery Dispute
01:46 Demanding Attorney Fees & A Trial Date
03:14 The Defense Explains the "Missing" Evidence
05:04 The Ethics Violation Records
06:32 Opposing Sanctions & Defending Mediation
08:27 Plaintiff's Quick Rebuttal
09:01 The Judge Weighs In
11:54 The Judge's Final Ruling

Legal Malpractice: Negligence or misconduct by a lawyer in the performance of their professional duties.
Discovery: The process by which parties in a lawsuit gather information from each other and from other relevant sources.
Motion to Compel: A formal request to the court to order a party to comply with a discovery request (e.g., to produce documents or answer interrogatories).
Rule 37: A rule of civil procedure that allows a party to seek sanctions against another party for failing to comply with discovery obligations.
Exhibits: Documents, objects, or other items presented as evidence in court.
Deposition: A formal interview under oath where a witness answers questions from attorneys.
Late Filed Exhibits: Exhibits (evidence) that are introduced or submitted after a deadline or during a deposition.
Attorney Fees: The costs incurred by a party for legal representation.
Affidavit: A written statement of facts, sworn to be true under oath, used as evidence.
Mediation: A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party (the mediator) helps the parties reach a settlement agreement.
Circuit Court Clerk's Office: The administrative office of the circuit court, responsible for managing court records and scheduling.
Rule 3.06 (Local Rules): Local rules of court that supplement the general rules of procedure and can govern specific practices in a particular court or jurisdiction.
Waiver: The voluntary relinquishment of a known right. In this case, waiving the requirement for mediation.
Trial Date: The date set by the court for a trial to begin.
Discovery Request/Production of Documents: A formal request for a party to produce specific documents or information.
This is legal commentary for educational purposes only. Not legal advice.

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