Despite the state Supreme Court’s general approbation of a party’s ability to sue for legal malpractice even after accepting a settlement, there are cases where the courthouse door may still be closed.

One such case, decided Wednesday, is Gere v. Louis, A-0661-08, in which the Appellate Division found that the plaintiff’s dissatisfaction with an earlier settlement in a matrimonial action was offset by a second one that she deemed fair and reasonable.

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