Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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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 | |
00-4160
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U.S. v. Romero-Gallardo
Order |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
99SA131
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In the Matter of Price
Attorney denied reinstatement to practice law for two years for disciplinary violations. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 19, 2001 | |
46002-1
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State v. Wicker
Attorney failing to timely comply with client's request to file motion for revision provides ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
98-O-01442
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In re Bailey
Attorney who failed to appear at disciplinary hearing may be subject to stayed suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 6, 2001 | |
95-J-14650
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In re Kauffman
Attorney who was suspended from practicing in another state is not entitled to retroactive suspension in California. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 13, 2001 | |
B134267
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Sims v. Charness
Client's consent is not required when outside attorney is hired to share work on case. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 12, 2001 |