Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Civil Litigation
Feb. 7, 2025
Couple sues attorney who says he saved them 'a lot of time in jail'
A millionaire couple sued their former attorney, Charles Smith III of San Mateo, for $6 million, claiming malpractice in civil cases despite him getting their criminal charges dismissed.
A San Mateo attorney who defended a millionaire couple and says he saved them from "a lot of time in jail" is now being sued by them to the tune of $6 million.
Charles J. Smith III said he did not know why he was being sued by real estate managers Terry and Valerie Houghton when he was contacted by the Daily Journal on Thursday.
On behalf of the Houghtons, Carlos Martinez of Santa Clara-based Bay Area Law, filed a complaint in the San Mateo County Superior Cour...
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