Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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96-O-03531
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Blum v. State Bar
Attorney's actual suspension is decreased to 30 days because of overwhelming mitigating factors. |
Attorneys |
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Jun. 3, 2002 | |
47212-7
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Cotton v. Kronenberg
Summary judgment on Consumer Protection Act claim is improper when issue of public interest presents material question of fact. |
Attorneys |
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May 14, 2002 | |
01SA129
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In the Matter of Pautler
Court affirms suspension of D.A. who misrepresents himself as public defender to murder suspect. |
Attorneys |
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May 14, 2002 | |
B146243
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Seheult v. Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro
Statute of limitations began when plaintiff sustained first actual injury from lawyers' malpractice, despite other injuries occurring later. |
Attorneys |
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May 1, 2002 | |
01SA177
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In re Stone
Where moving party fails to make out prima facie case upon which potential nonparty's fault can rest, nonparty-at-fault designation is improper. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 22, 2002 | |
96-O-02494
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In the Matter of Thomas Oscar Gillis
Attorney receives three-year suspension after entering overreaching real estate transaction with client. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 19, 2002 | |
96-O-00528
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McCarthy v. State Bar
Period of suspension, rather than disbarment, is imposed because of isolated misconduct, no prior discipline record, and evidence of good character. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 19, 2002 | |
B123313
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American Airlines Inc. v. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
Law firm breached duty by accepting employment concerning matters relating to former client. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 17, 2002 | |
G026447
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Hambarian v. Superior Court (People)
Conflict of interest results by using data obtained from victim's expert, but likelihood of unfairness must also be shown to impose disqualification. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 17, 2002 | |
C034390
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McPhearson v. The Michaels Co.
Court abused discretion by disqualifying attorney based on perceived conflict of interest. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 5, 2002 | |
S018815
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In re Contempt of Grayson
Appellate defense counsel's failure to timely file opening brief in death penalty case constitutes direct contempt. |
Attorneys |
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Apr. 3, 2002 | |
01-0075
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In the Matter of Alcorn
Attorneys who secretly agreed to conduct sham trial are suspended. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 29, 2002 | |
G026285
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DCH Health Services Corp. v. Waite
Absent lawyer-client relationship there is no standing to bring motion to disqualify attorney, and marital relationship is insufficient to disqualify attorney. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 26, 2002 | |
01-55115
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In re Kramer
Where attorney has not demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that reciprocal disbarment was inappropriate, reciprocal discipline is proper. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 11, 2002 | |
99-16999
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Russell v. Hug
Federal district court may require members of indigent defense panel to belong to California bar association. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
D035507
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Lynch v. Warwick
Criminal defendant suing attorney must prove actual innocence of underlying charges. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 20, 2002 | |
01-0003
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Botma v. Huser
Legal malpractice claims are not assignable because of uniquely personal nature of attorney-client relationship. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 6, 2002 | |
01-0247
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Encinas v. The Honorable J. Kenneth Mangum (Suarez)
Trial court lacks jurisdiction to permit pro per defendant's non-attorney son to act as attorney-in-fact. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 31, 2002 | |
19786-7
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Janssen v. Topliff
Attorney hired by mother to establish guardianship for estate owed duty to child who was intended beneficiary. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 30, 2002 | |
01-0075
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Matter of Alcorn
Defense attorney's secret agreement with plaintiffs attorneys violated ethical codes of conduct. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 11, 2002 | |
G027300
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Padilla v. McClellan
Trial court had jurisdiction to divide attorney fees between former and current attorneys as part of minor's settlement approval. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 9, 2002 | |
47215-1
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Janicki Logging & Construction Co. v. Schwabe
Statute of limitations to file legal malpractice claim is tolled while attorney is still representing client during matter in which malpractice arose. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 8, 2002 | |
47246-1
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Fetty v. Wenger
Statute of limitations for attorney seeking fees is extended because clients acknowledged obligation. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 8, 2002 | |
G025371
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Moran v. Oso Valley Greenbelt Assn.
Court abuses its discretion by failing to award attorney fees when it concluded defendant wrongfully denied plaintiff access to association's meeting minutes. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 7, 2002 | |
A090429
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Thayer v. Wells Fargo Bank
Attorney who spent unreasonable amount of time on straightforward case should have fees award reduced. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 7, 2002 | |
B143068
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Mack v. State Bar of California
State bar's private reproval allows posting of attorney's disciplinary history on Web site. |
Attorneys |
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Jan. 7, 2002 | |
00-0535
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Kremser v. Quarles & Brady LLP
Law firm may be liable for negligently preparing documents to plaintiffs who were represented by other attorneys. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 28, 2001 | |
F034274
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People v. Donaldson
Prosecutor as attorney and witness undermines defendant's due process rights, supporting claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 18, 2001 | |
01SA98 and 01SA100
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Wesp v. Everson
Suicide letters did not waive attorney-client privilege attaching to private communications between client and his defense attorneys. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 10, 2001 | |
00-2162
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Center for Biological Diversity v. Norton
Secretary's action in light of pending suit will not justify attorney fees under "catalyst theory." |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 19, 2001 |