Breach of Contract
Legal Malpractice
Client's Failure to Pay
Saxman v. Awadalla
Published: Sep. 11, 1993 | Result Date: Jul. 28, 1993 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC049987 – $148,543
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Jerry Pacht
(technical)
Defendant
Richard J. Zitrin
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiff attorney represented the Defendant wife in a divorce case in 1990-92. When Plaintiff presented his bill, Defendant refused to pay beyond the $4,000 retainer.
Settlement Discussions
Plaintiff contends they made a 998 demand of $149,999 and Defendant offered $10,000 cash and $90,000 three-year structure.
Damages
Plaintiff's prayer was $183,974 including $8,500 fees to forensic accountants (paid by Plaintiff).
Deliberation
2 days
Poll
12-0
Length
4.5 days
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