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Civil Litigation,
Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

May 30, 2019

In combative cross-examination, witness acknowledges suing multiple law firms over fee estimates

After a combative cross-examination Wednesday, the defense attorney for Edward Wildmans Palmer LLP extracted testimony before a jury considering a malpractice suit that the plaintiff had sued many law firms, often over his demands for fee paybacks.

In combative cross-examination, witness acknowledges suing multiple law firms over fee estimates
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Terry A. Green

LOS ANGELES -- After a combative cross-examination Wednesday, the defense attorney for Edward Wildman Palmer LLP extracted testimony before a jury considering a malpractice suit that the plaintiff had sued many law firms, often over his demands for fee paybacks.

The snapping retorts between John M. Moscarino of Valle Makoff LLP and disbarred British solicitor Shahrokh Mireskandari eventually brought an intervention from Los Angeles...

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