Law Practice
Oct. 26, 2026
Carpenter & Zuckerman seeks dismissal of deceased lawyer's fee claims
Carpenter & Zuckerman seeks to dismiss five claims brought by the estate of attorney John Kristensen, arguing that its withholding of disputed fees presents only a contractual issue.
A Los Angeles law firm accused of withholding more than $630,000 in attorney fees from a lawyer who died of cancer this year is seeking dismissal of most of his estate's claims, arguing that the dispute amounts to a breach of contract rather than conversion or a breach of fiduciary duty.
Carpenter & Zuckerman LLP denies wrongdoing and contends that John P. Kristensen was a salaried, non-equity employee without partnership rights.
The estate argues that he was public...
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