Mark C. Frielander, Esq., Chair, and David A. Howard, Esq., Associate, Hardin & Waite, Chicago

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Codes and Standards December 1, 2003

How to Recover Attorneys’ Fees When You’ve Been Falsely Sued

There are few experiences as frustrating as being sued for malpractice—especially when the claims are obviously baseless. And when it comes to recovering legal fees for a wrongful suit, the cards would seem to be stacked against the design professional. But there is hope. The process of hiring an attorney, even to defend against the most groundless of claims, is expensive.

By Mark C. Frielander, Esq., Chair, and David A. Howard, Esq., Associate, Hardin & Waite, Chicago