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Articles From Patrick Kinnally

Does a guardian ad litem have immunity in a minor’s guardianship proceeding? By Patrick Kinnally Trusts and Estates, March 2019 In Vlastelica v. Brend, the appellate court held that a child representative in a family law case enjoys absolute immunity from civil liability claims of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and interference with a parent’s child custody rights.
Does a guardian ad litem have immunity in a minor’s guardianship proceeding? By Patrick Kinnally Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2019 In Vlastelica v. Brend, the appellate court held that a child representative in a family law case enjoys absolute immunity from civil liability claims of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and interference with a parent’s child custody rights.

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