Apr. 16, 2003

'Huskinson' Will Decide Issue of Quantum Meruit Fee Recovery

Focus Column - Law Practice - By David C. Moore - Most attorneys know that the California Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit certain types of fee-splitting agreements. But many attorneys also assume that they at least can recover the reasonable value of their services if a fee-splitting agreement is deemed to be in violation of the rules. This may not be the case.