· 8/11/1994
Battle v. Thornton
Citations
- 646 A.2d 315
- 1994 D.C. App. LEXIS 128
- 1994 WL 424214
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- an attorney held to generalist's standard of care unless the attorney \affirmatively represented\ that he or she was a specialist
- absent express representation that he or she has specialized expertise, lawyer is held to the generalist's standard of care \coupled with the requirement that the particular attorney have the necessary training and experience to handle the particular case\
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Judges: Perren, Steadman, Farrell
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