PA Supreme Court: Attorneys Still on the Hook

Attorneys are expected to act as zealous advocates for their clients.  As such, attorneys often pursue claims on behalf of their clients even when the legal theory of recovery is unclear or the facts developed in discovery favor a defense verdict.  In some cases, however, attorneys may pursue recovery even where they know that the claims are without merit or the theory of liability is contrary to an established rule of law.  When an action is clearly frivolous, the defendants may be entitled to bring …

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