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Civil Litigation

Jul. 17, 2024

Judge sustains attorney's demurrers in client fee dispute

The matter concerns the compensation structure used by The Cochran Firm for business that originates via its advertised telephone number.

A Los Angeles judge sustained demurrers by an attorney accused by the Cochran Firm of withholding fees won in a civil sexual assault lawsuit. The matter concerns the compensation structure used by The Cochran Firm for business that originates via its advertised telephone number, which differs from cases where an attorney has a prior relationship with the prospective client.

In a tentative ruling on Tuesday, Judge Joseph M. Lipner sustained demurrers to five causes of action against...

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