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Litigation

Feb. 4, 2003

Fee-Splitting Agreements Are Void Without Client's Consent

Focus Column - Litigation - By Michael R. Brown - A Nov. 4 decision by the California Supreme Court, Chambers v. Kay , 29 Cal.4th 142 (2002), discusses how the Rules of Professional Conduct take precedence over oral or written fee-sharing agreements between attorneys.

        Focus Column
        
        Litigation
        
        By Michael R. Brown
        
        A Nov. 4 decision by the Cal...

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