The Butler Law Firm, PLC; Everett S. Butler; Matthew D. Williams, Petitioners v. the Honorable Robert J. Higgins…

Summary

The court held that venue did not lie in Navajo County for the Hospital's legal-malpractice action against the law firm or either attorney. The written representation agreement neither expressly nor implicitly required performance in Navajo County, and the venue statute's reference to "other corporations" does not include limited liability companies. The court reversed the order denying a change of venue and remanded for further proceedings; it did not decide whether a separate venue exception for crimes, offenses, or trespasses applied.