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REPLACEMENT COPY OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

Name Category Published
Lawrence v. State Bar
Attorney is placed on probation, rather than disbarred, because his misconduct was caused by his extreme and debilitating physical disabilities. 		Attorneys Mar. 14, 2013
Barnes, Crosby, Fitzgerald & Zeman LLP v. Ringler
In dispute between lawyers over fee-sharing agreement, attorney may not prevent law firm from obtaining client consent to render contract nonexistent. 		Attorneys Jan. 17, 2013
People v. Stender
Law corporation is specifically designated as member of State Bar and is bound by rule prohibiting aiding in unlawful practice of law by retired attorney. 		Attorneys Jan. 16, 2013
Bank of America N.A. v. Superior Court (Pacific City Bank)
Tripartite attorney-client privilege arises when title insurer hires law firm to prosecute action on behalf of its insured under title insurance policy. 		Attorneys Jan. 15, 2013
People v. Stender
Law corporation is specifically designated as member of State Bar and is bound by rule prohibiting aiding in unlawful practice of law by retired attorney. 		Attorneys Jan. 3, 2013
Barnes, Crosby, Fitzgerald & Zeman LLP v. Ringler
In dispute between lawyers over fee-sharing agreement, attorney may not prevent law firm from obtaining client consent to render contract nonexistent. 		Attorneys Dec. 20, 2012
Filbin v. Fitzgerald
Attorney prevails in case filed by disgruntled former clients after settlement of litigation when they failed to show attorney’s mistake caused them to settle for less. 		Attorneys Nov. 21, 2012
Taylor v. State Bar
Attorney is placed on probation because he charged loan modification clients with illegal fees to complete initial financial analysis reports. 		Attorneys Nov. 15, 2012
Chodos v. Cole
Lawyer sued for attorney malpractice in connection with settlement of divorce proceeding may sue other lawyers who independently reviewed the settlement. 		Attorneys Nov. 8, 2012
Parrish v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration
Attorney fee awards in successful Social Security benefits claim is subject to offset where attorney received fees for same work. 		Attorneys Nov. 6, 2012
Sands & Associates v. Juknavorian
Law firm that won former client's case against it may not receive attorney fees when firm was represented by its own 'of counsel' attorneys. 		Attorneys Oct. 31, 2012
Chodos v. Cole
Lawyer sued for attorney malpractice in connection with settlement of divorce proceeding may sue other lawyers who independently reviewed the settlement. 		Attorneys Oct. 29, 2012
Reiss v. State Bar
Attorney is disbarred due to 10-year pattern of dishonesty, which included taking clients’ money and lying about the status of cases. 		Attorneys Oct. 15, 2012
Sands & Associates v. Juknavorian
Law firm that won former client's case against it may not receive attorney fees when firm was represented by its own 'of counsel' attorneys. 		Attorneys Oct. 11, 2012
Haynes v. City and County of San Francisco
District court has discretion to reduce sanctions imposed against attorney for pursuing frivolous claim in light of attorney's inability to pay. 		Attorneys Jul. 24, 2012
Croucier v. Chavos
In legal malpractice case, failure to promptly pursue enforcement of default judgment in underlying litigation constitutes actual injury triggering statute of limitations. 		Attorneys Jul. 19, 2012
Roberts v. Packard, Packard & Johnson
Law firm may not be awarded attorney fees for prevailing on motion to compel arbitration until arbitration is completed and prevailing party is determined. 		Attorneys Jul. 5, 2012
Cole v. Patricia A. Meyer & Associates APC
Attorneys for plaintiffs cannot avoid liability in malicious prosecution action merely by showing that they took passive role in case as standby counsel. 		Attorneys Jun. 10, 2012
Kennedy v. Eldridge
Non-client mother may file motion to disqualify attorney, who represented his son in custody dispute, where excessive familial entanglements presented appearance of impropriety. 		Attorneys Dec. 14, 2011
Khodayari v. Mashburn
In legal malpractice action, former criminal defendant must obtain postconviction exoneration and show actual innocence of probation violations resulting from alleged malpractice. 		Attorneys Dec. 9, 2011
Khodayari v. Mashburn
In legal malpractice action, former criminal defendant must obtain postconviction exoneration and show actual innocence of probation violations resulting from alleged malpractice. 		Attorneys Nov. 25, 2011
Khodayari v. Mashburn
In legal malpractice action, former criminal defendant must obtain postconviction exoneration and show actual innocence of probation violations resulting from alleged malpractice. 		Attorneys Nov. 16, 2011
Dzwonkowski v. Spinella
Motion for attorney fees, which were incurred in arbitration involving dispute over payment of attorney fees, is properly granted despite attorney's 'of counsel' title. 		Attorneys Nov. 11, 2011
Smith v. Cimmet
Successor representative may assert legal malpractice action against attorneys, who predecessor representative retained to prosecute litigation on estate's behalf. 		Attorneys Oct. 18, 2011
Rappaport v. Gelfand
Individual partner in limited liability partnership is not personally liable for dissociating partner’s buyout absent prior agreement to be held liable. 		Attorneys Aug. 9, 2011
Rappaport v. Gelfand
Individual partner in limited liability partnership is not personally liable for dissociating partner’s buyout absent prior agreement to be held liable. 		Attorneys Jul. 29, 2011
Gonzalez v. Chen
In ruling on petition to approve minor's compromise, court must award attorney fees under applicable California Rule of Court, not local rule or MICRA. 		Attorneys Jul. 22, 2011
In re Corrinet
Revocation of attorney's membership in District of Oregon bar is improper where district judge failed to issue proper order to show cause. 		Attorneys Jul. 20, 2011
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Front Gate Plaza LLC)
Attorney’s communication to another attorney regarding legal opinion of ongoing case is protected confidential information. 		Attorneys Jun. 28, 2011
Orange County Water District v. The Arnold Engineering Co.
Law firm is not disqualified from representing government entity in public nuisance action on contingent-fee basis where entity did not bring action on public's behalf. 		Attorneys Jun. 26, 2011
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