Opinion ID: 2608685
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: the jurevich matter

Text: Petitioner represented Ila Jurevich in matters involving a claim against the United States for her husband's death, and a claim against her by the United States regarding Social Security benefits. Petitioner failed to timely file a claim on Jurevich's behalf with respect to the death of her husband. Jurevich retained substitute counsel who requested petitioner to send the Jurevich file and other documents relating to these matters. Petitioner refused to do so. Jurevich commenced a malpractice action against petitioner for his failure to file the death claim. Petitioner forwarded the file on this matter to his malpractice insurance carrier. Petitioner's failure to forward the Social Security file to substitute counsel prejudiced Jurevich's rights because such counsel was unable to pursue that matter.