In December 2023, John Kneafsey, a Partner in Nisen & Elliott’s Litigation Group, reached a major Settlement in an action for legal malpractice and fraud committed by a defendant attorney. The action was filed in Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court and after extensive discovery and depositions , Mr. Kneafsey was able to reach a very favorable Settlement for his client. As part of the Settlement, the defendant attorney agreed to pay a significant amount of compensatory damages arising out of the fraud claim. The Court also awarded attorney’s fees to Nisen & Elliott. This case represents another example of the continuing line of litigation successes attributed to Nisen & Elliott’s Litigation Group.
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