Practice point: An attorney's failure over the course of nine months to commence an action is sanctionable as neglect within the meaning of DR 6-101(A)(3).
Students should note that the issue of the statute of limitation's expiration is irrelevant.
Case: Matter of Block, NY Slip Op 06400 (1st Dept. 2010)
Here is the opinion.
Tomorrow's issue: Real Estate Law.
