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What is the Judgmental Immunity Doctrine?

By Robert Ross | Posted on February 3, 2016

In certain malpractice or professional negligence cases, attorneys may claim “judgmental immunity.” If proven and applicable, the judgmental immunity doctrine may provide a defense to a plaintiff’s malpractice claims against the attorney. ELEMENTS OF THE JUDGMENTAL IMMUNITY DOCTRINE The “Judgmental Immunity Doctrine” states that: (a) Lawyers are not legally required, or expected, to… Read More »