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Christopher H. Blau, Associate Attorney
Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Medical Liability Defense, Bankruptcy Litigation
Phone:833-925-5226
Web:www.zeislaw.com
Address: 10 Middle Street, 15th Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Law Firm:Zeisler & Zeisler, P.C.
Lawyer:Christopher H. Blau
Phone:833-925-5226
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Lawyer Title:Associate
Practice Areas:Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Medical Liability Defense, Bankruptcy Litigation
Bio:Representative Cases: Verdicts & Cases: Dismissal of Connecticut Legal Malpractice Suit Affirmed on Appeal David Robertson and Christopher Blau obtained a favorable decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court, affirming the dismissal of a legal malpractice action. The Appellate Court's decision reaffirms the foundational principles that there are consequences when plaintiffs fail to comply with discovery and that trial court judges have the power to control discovery proceedings. The Appellate Court found that the trial court acted within its discretion in dismissing the plaintiff's legal malpractice action, especially in light of the plaintiff's lengthy history of noncompliance during discovery. The plaintiff alleged malpractice after the defendant, a well-respected Connecticut attorney, settled an underlying personal injury action. The attorney representing the plaintiff in the legal malpractice case was a necessary witness in the legal malpractice action because his fee for negotiating a medical lien was claimed as damages in the case. After he failed to comply with a court order that he submit to a deposition, the court entered a judgment of nonsuit in the case. There had been a prior history of discovery disputes and noncompliance by the plaintiff which provided part of the trial court's basis for entering a nonsuit on this occasion. The issue on appeal concerned whether the court's order to appear for a deposition was clear and whether the severe sanc
Admitted:2014, Connecticut;
College:Hofstra University, Class of 2011, B.A.
Law School:University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D., with distinction
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Web:www.zeislaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Christopher H. Blau, graduated from Hofstra University, Class of 2011, B.A. University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D., with distinction, is now employed by Zeisler & Zeisler, P.C. at 10 Middle Street, 15th Floor Bridgeport, CT 06604.Christopher H. Blau is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Christopher H. Blau as your lawyer, you should consider whether Christopher H. Blau offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Christopher H. Blau has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Christopher H. Blau's office is located at Bridgeport, CT, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Christopher H. Blau has been admitted in 2014, Connecticut;. His or her practice areas include Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Medical Liability Defense, Bankruptcy Litigation.

Christopher H. Blau's college and law school education includes Hofstra University, Class of 2011, B.A., University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D., with distinction. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: Verdicts & Cases: Dismissal of Connecticut Legal Malpractice Suit Affirmed on Appeal David Robertson and Christopher Blau obtained a favorable decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court, affirming the dismissal of a legal malpractice action. The Appellate Court's decision reaffirms the foundational principles that there are consequences when plaintiffs fail to comply with discovery and that trial court judges have the power to control discovery proceedings. The Appellate Court found that the trial court acted within its discretion in dismissing the plaintiff's legal malpractice action, especially in light of the plaintiff's lengthy history of noncompliance during discovery. The plaintiff alleged malpractice after the defendant, a well-respected Connecticut attorney, settled an underlying personal injury action. The attorney representing the plaintiff in the legal malpractice case was a necessary witness in the legal malpractice action because his fee for negotiating a medical lien was claimed as damages in the case. After he failed to comply with a court order that he submit to a deposition, the court entered a judgment of nonsuit in the case. There had been a prior history of discovery disputes and noncompliance by the plaintiff which provided part of the trial court's basis for entering a nonsuit on this occasion. The issue on appeal concerned whether the court's order to appear for a deposition was clear and whether the severe sanc. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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