Carol C. Peeler, Petitioner v. Hughes & Luce and Darrell C. Jordan, Respondents

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' summary judgment granting judgment for the attorneys, holding that a convicted criminal may not sue for legal malpractice unless exonerated, and rejecting the plaintiff's constitutional challenges. Justice Phillips dissented, arguing the plaintiff could prove malpractice, and Justice Hightower concurred, commenting on the alleged conduct and noting contract claims remain viable.