Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B140076
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Solin v. O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Lawsuit incapable of complete resolution without breaching attorney-client privilege may not proceed. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 9, 2001 | |
D030802
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Coscia v. McKenna & Cuneo
Standing conviction on guilty plea doesn't collaterally estop plaintiff in malpractice action from alleging and proving actual innocence. |
Attorneys |
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Jul. 1, 2001 | |
D036426
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
D032752
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Piscitelli v. Friedenberg
Attorney who negligently represented client in lawsuit is not liable for punitive damages that may have been recovered in lawsuit. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
A089477
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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 |
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Jun. 29, 2001 | |
B138892
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Green & Shinee v. Superior Court (People)
Police reports are public records and do not fall within attorney-client privilege. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
B135467
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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 |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
G027750
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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 |
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Jun. 28, 2001 | |
00-0096
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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 |
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Jun. 26, 2001 | |
05686-2
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In re Juarez
Attorney's pattern of misconduct supported his 18-month suspension and supervised probation. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 25, 2001 | |
00SA268
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In re Elinoff
Court upholds 3-year suspension of attorney found to have bribed police officers who arrested his client. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 12, 2001 | |
95-O-16652
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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 |
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Jun. 11, 2001 | |
00-3163
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Culler v. Massanari
Order |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 3, 2001 | |
00-0516
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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 |
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Jun. 3, 2001 | |
95-O-10829
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In re Silverton
Attorney must face disciplinary hearing for allowing clients to sign retainer agreement without disclosing transfer of property interest. |
Attorneys |
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May 29, 2001 | |
99-56625
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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 |
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May 17, 2001 | |
96-O-05725
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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 |
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May 17, 2001 | |
01518-0
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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 |
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May 16, 2001 | |
12426-4
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In re Tasker
Attorney who used client trust account to pay business and personal expenses is subject to suspension, not disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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May 16, 2001 | |
09756-9
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In re Anschell
Washington State Bar's two year suspension of attorney for neglect of client matters is upheld. |
Attorneys |
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May 16, 2001 | |
19204-1
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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 |
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May 15, 2001 | |
99-56257
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Sorchini v. City of Covina
Court will not impose sanctions on attorney who misunderstood rule and cited unpublished opinion as 'notice.' |
Attorneys |
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May 14, 2001 | |
68431-6
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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 |
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May 14, 2001 | |
18253-3-III
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Ermine v. City of Spokane
Attorney fees may be awarded to civil plaintiff who recovers only nominal damages. |
Attorneys |
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May 11, 2001 | |
17143-4
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Hanson v. Estell
Party is not entitled to attorney-fee award when settlement offer is filed before judgment is entered. |
Attorneys |
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May 9, 2001 | |
24859-0
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Brandenburg v. Cloutier
Mandatory arbitration rule mandates reasonable attorney fees when party successfully dismisses opposing party's request for trial de novo. |
Attorneys |
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May 6, 2001 | |
99-56139
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Fink v. Gomez
Attorney's reckless misstatements of law and fact, when coupled with improper purpose, are sanctionable under court's inherent power. |
Attorneys |
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May 6, 2001 | |
00-0085
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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 |
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May 1, 2001 | |
45775-6
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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 |
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Apr. 30, 2001 | |
94-15070
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Guam Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. ADA
Unavailability of local counsel is factor justifying enhancement of lodestar figure for attorney fees award. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 19, 2001 |