Russo v. Griffin raised the standard of care for practicing lawyers in Vermont.
Previously, Vermont lawyers had a duty to meet only the standard of care exercised by reasonably competent lawyers in the same Vermont locality.
In Russo v. Griffin, the Vermont Supreme Court adopted a state-wide standard, holding lawyers to the standard of care exercised by reasonably competent lawyers throughout Vermont.
Although the court did not impose the national standard, the decision was nonetheless a victory for our client, and became the leading case on legal malpractice in Vermont.
You can read the reported decision by clicking here.
