Have you considered the possibility that attorneys are susceptible to malpractice for failing to initiate suit in the venue most advantageous to their client? Forum shopping is a common term for the practice of initiating a claim in the court thought most likely to provide a favorable judgment. Whether it’s due to the laws of that jurisdiction, a more sympathetic audience, convenience, the fact-finder, or myriad other considerations, the venue may make a big difference. But, as we learn from a recent decision, the attorney …
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