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Civil Litigation,
Insurance,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Jan. 22, 2020

Foul-mouthed lawyer hasn’t apologized, say opponents seeking $40K

A Culver City attorney has asked a federal judge to limit the restitution he will be ordered to pay following his emailed verbal abuse of a legal team representing Allstate.

A Culver City attorney has asked a federal judge to limit the restitution he will be ordered to pay following his emailed verbal abuse of a legal team representing Allstate.

Christopher Hook, who was fired by his clients once they became aware of his actions, told the court in a declaration dated Jan. 14, “I have been dealing with the recent loss of a close family member. As a result of that, I still have some emotions that have be...

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