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California Courts of Appeal

Nov. 3, 2017

In appellate case, law firm seeks attorney fees from company

In a fight between which should prevail, due process fairness or technical rules, 6th District Court of Appeal justices heard arguments Thursday about whether a law firm that sought payment by placing a lien on a pending judgment should get a shot at obtaining the money.

SAN JOSE — In a fight between which should prevail, due process fairness or technical rules, 6th District Court of Appeal justices heard arguments Thursday about whether a law firm that sought payment by placing a lien on a pending judgment should get a shot at obtaining the money.

Adam L. Streltzer, a Los Angeles attorney who represents Mishcon de Reya New York LLP, contends it was a violation of due process and state law for a San...

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