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Solin v. O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Lawsuit incapable of complete resolution without breaching attorney-client privilege may not proceed.
Attorneys Jul. 9, 2001
Coscia v. McKenna & Cuneo
Standing conviction on guilty plea doesn't collaterally estop plaintiff in malpractice action from alleging and proving actual innocence.
Attorneys Jul. 1, 2001
Del Cerro Mobile Estates v. Proffer
Where one party voluntarily dismisses lawsuit prior to trial, other party is entitled to attorney fees on noncontract claims.
Attorneys Jun. 29, 2001
Piscitelli v. Friedenberg
Attorney who negligently represented client in lawsuit is not liable for punitive damages that may have been recovered in lawsuit.
Attorneys Jun. 29, 2001
Cappiello Hoffmann & Katz v. Boyle
Law firm that does not register with State Bar engages in unauthorized practice of law and its contracts with clients are void.
Attorneys Jun. 29, 2001
Green & Shinee v. Superior Court (People)
Police reports are public records and do not fall within attorney-client privilege.
Attorneys Jun. 28, 2001
Carlson v. Blatt
Malpractice action is barred by statute of limitations where appellant with adequate time and opportunity failed to file complaint within statutory period.
Attorneys Jun. 28, 2001
Titmas v. Superior Court (In re Iavarone)
Assertion of attorney-client privilege must lead to full hearing with oral argument prior to revelation of information.
Attorneys Jun. 28, 2001
In the Matter of Walker
Based on review of mitigating evidence and sanctions recommended by American Bar Association, appropriate sanction for attorney's misconduct is censure, not suspension.
Attorneys Jun. 26, 2001
In re Juarez
Attorney's pattern of misconduct supported his 18-month suspension and supervised probation.
Attorneys Jun. 25, 2001
In re Elinoff
Court upholds 3-year suspension of attorney found to have bribed police officers who arrested his client.
Attorneys Jun. 12, 2001
In the Matter of Wu
Hearing judge errs in awarding respondent attorney reimbursement of costs he incurred in obtaining trial transcript not ordered by court.
Attorneys Jun. 11, 2001
Culler v. Massanari
Order
Attorneys Jun. 3, 2001
Camelback Plaza Development v. Hard Rock Cafe International
Landlord isn't entitled to attorney fees in successful forcible detainer action even though authorized in parties' lease agreement.
Attorneys Jun. 3, 2001
In re Silverton
Attorney must face disciplinary hearing for allowing clients to sign retainer agreement without disclosing transfer of property interest.
Attorneys May 29, 2001
Ferland v. Conrad Credit Corp.
When granting attorney fee awards, judges must calculate correctly and must clearly explain reductions in hourly rates or billable hours.
Attorneys May 17, 2001
In re Petilla
Attorney who charged credit cards without intending to repay debt may be suspended but cannot be compelled to attend Gamblers Anonymous meetings.
Attorneys May 17, 2001
Halverson v. Attorney At Law
Attorney's conduct of engaging in sexual relations with multiple clients justifies court's suspension increase from six months to one year.
Attorneys May 16, 2001
In re Tasker
Attorney who used client trust account to pay business and personal expenses is subject to suspension, not disbarment.
Attorneys May 16, 2001
In re Anschell
Washington State Bar's two year suspension of attorney for neglect of client matters is upheld.
Attorneys May 16, 2001
Ahmann-Yamane, LLC v. Tabler
When company fails to prove that dismissal of petition based on attorney's mistake caused damages, dismissal of legal malpractice action is proper.
Attorneys May 15, 2001
Sorchini v. City of Covina
Court will not impose sanctions on attorney who misunderstood rule and cited unpublished opinion as 'notice.'
Attorneys May 14, 2001
In re Campbell
State bar disciplinary board's decision not to reinstate lawyer was proper where lawyer did not present evidence that disability was removed.
Attorneys May 14, 2001
Ermine v. City of Spokane
Attorney fees may be awarded to civil plaintiff who recovers only nominal damages.
Attorneys May 11, 2001
Hanson v. Estell
Party is not entitled to attorney-fee award when settlement offer is filed before judgment is entered.
Attorneys May 9, 2001
Brandenburg v. Cloutier
Mandatory arbitration rule mandates reasonable attorney fees when party successfully dismisses opposing party's request for trial de novo.
Attorneys May 6, 2001
Fink v. Gomez
Attorney's reckless misstatements of law and fact, when coupled with improper purpose, are sanctionable under court's inherent power.
Attorneys May 6, 2001
In the Matter of a Member of the State Bar of Arizona
When conduct and criminal convictions do not present case serious enough to warrant two-year suspension, six month suspension is appropriate.
Attorneys May 1, 2001
Splash Design Inc. v. Lee
Court may require participation in supplemental proceedings and enter money judgment against attorney failing to pay fees and costs assessed against him.
Attorneys Apr. 30, 2001
Guam Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. ADA
Unavailability of local counsel is factor justifying enhancement of lodestar figure for attorney fees award.
Attorneys Apr. 19, 2001