Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
1-24-2023
Case Synopsis
In an opinion written by Justice Hardesty, the Nevada Supreme Court evaluated whether assignment of proceeds towards an opponent in the same litigation where the legal malpractice arose is valid. The Nevada Supreme Court held that it is invalid because of the violation of public policy. The Court followed the precedent set out in Tower Homes, LLC v. Heaton, which held that assignments for legal malpractice claims prohibited public policy. The Court held that the district court ruled correctly by invalidating the assignment. However, an invalid assignment would not preclude an injured client from pursuing a legal malpractice claim where the assignment is no longer a factor.
Recommended Citation
Maggiacomo, Genell, "Beavor v. Tomsheck, 138 Nev. Adv. Op. 71 (Nov. 10, 2022)" (2023). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 1559.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/1559