California Courts of Appeal
Oct. 12, 2012
Law firms barred from attorney fees if represented by of counsel, appellate court rules
Law firms that prevail in lawsuits filed against them cannot recover attorney fees from the opposing party if the firm was represented by its own of counsel, an appellate court ruled Wednesday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Law firms that prevail in lawsuits filed against them cannot recover attorney fees from the opposing party if the firm was represented by its own of counsel, the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday.
The ruling extends established precedent that law firms cannot recover attorney fees when they are represented by their own partners, members or associates. Sands & Associates v. Juknavoria...
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