Q: Is it worth getting a 2nd opinion on a mineral rights case that has already be judged on?
Without naming the case or people. My family (older Aunt) had a case of dormant mineral rights that she lost in October 2014, now my cousin that is a lawyer in CA says that we may have a malpractice suit since the law firm that represented her also represented the same oil company that was against her (the lawyer said it would not be a conflict of interest because the firm represented them in a different matter) he also thinks we have an issue with lawyers not looking as the co-tenant laws cause the land owner allowed an oil company to drill on the land then claimed the minerals as abandoned while in use... we did find the lease agreement and land owner signed only for their half. I think it would be wise to advise my Aunt to get a 2nd opinion from a lawyer that deals more with mineral rights etc.. She is only on Social Security,the case has already taken 7 years of her life, my cousin is not familiar with ND law...he did get approved for ND District Court if she decided to pursue.
A:
You have placed your question in Washington law, but it appears that it really should be in North Dakota law.
Sure, by all means seek another opinion. It doesn't hurt to ask.
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