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GLRR OBTAINS APPELLATE VICTORY IN SECOND CIRCUIT DISMISSAL OF LEGAL MALPRACTICE ACTION

On Behalf of | Feb 10, 2026 | Legal Malpractice

On appeal, Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers secured the dismissal of a legal malpractice action, also asserting breach of contract and USC 1983 and 1985 claims against its client, a New York City law firm. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit adopted Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers‘ arguments based upon the Rooker-Feldman doctrine and statute of limitations, unanimously affirming the dismissal with prejudice. The case was handled by Gallardo Levin Reiter & Rogers Partner Gary Petropoulos and Of Counsel William Schleifer.