October 21, 2024 — Law360 reports on a lawsuit by Brewer client Lourdes M. Castillo against Dori Foster-Morales and her law firm in an article titled, "Ex-Florida Bar Prez Accused of Malpractice in Divorce Case." As reported, Castillo is a former Foster-Morales' client who alleges Foster-Morales "breached her duty by dragging out the proceeding and causing damages stemming from a disagreement over a marital residence."
Filed in Miami-Dade County Civil Court, the four-count complaint accuses Ms. Foster-Morales, a former Florida Bar president of breach of contract, breach of duty, malpractice, and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Brewer Managing Partner William A. Brewer III told Law360 that the defendants failed to protect his client's rights.
"The complaint says it all: when our client's divorce proceedings became increasingly complex and contentious, she retained defendants to protect her interests," Brewer said. "Unfortunately, they were regularly unprepared for key court and arbitration events, caused Ms. Castillo to unwittingly waive substantial rights, and abandoned her during the most important time of her life."
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