| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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97-16190
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Paul Oil Co. v. Federated Mutual Insurance Co.
District court must determine whether attorney played role in preparing sham affidavit. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 17, 1999 | |
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98-1243
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Varallo v. The Supreme Court of Colorado
Order |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 16, 1999 | |
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G022588
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Huang v. Cheng
Written notice of right to arbitrate must be served on client after fee dispute arises. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 12, 1999 | |
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S073756
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In re Governor's Letter Requesting the Supreme Court of California to Assume Control Over Attorney Discipline System
Supreme Court imposes regulatory fee upon attorneys for purpose of supporting disciplinary system. |
Attorneys |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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D026878
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Galanek v. Wismar
Attorney who lost critical evidence has burden of proving plaintiff wouldn't have won underlying case. |
Attorneys |
|
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
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A079747
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Alternative Systems Inc. v. Carey
Attorney-client fee arrangement with mandatory arbitration clause pre-empted by California Codes. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 8, 1999 | |
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B120650
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Wager v. Mirzayance
Dismissal warranted where no notice of right to arbitrate fee dispute is provided to retainer agreement guarantors. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 2, 1999 | |
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98-16213
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In re Grand Jury Proceedings
Prosecutor doesn't need to invoke crime-fraud exception to compel attorney who advised pension fund's testimony. |
Attorneys |
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Mar. 1, 1999 | |
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G020262
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Hall v. Harker
Fair and impartial trial impossible where trial judge is obviously biased against attorneys. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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A078736
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Morrison Knudsen Corporation v. Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, LLP
Alleged conflict between parties prevents representation by same law firm if 'unity of interest' is found. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 26, 1999 | |
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97-C-10652
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Matter of Weber
State Bar Court not allowed to weigh evidence when all elements of summary disbarment statute are met. |
Attorneys |
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Feb. 23, 1999 | |
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98SA305
|
People v. Myers
Attorney who failed to appear for own drunk driving trial and discipline hearing is suspended. |
Attorneys |
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Dec. 13, 1998 | |
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98SA436
|
People v. Perkell
Attorney who failed to file Federal Income Tax Form is publicly Censured. |
Attorneys |
|
Dec. 13, 1998 | |
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98SA72
|
People v. Mitchell
Lawyer that misrepresents facts for purposes of obtaining loan or license is subject to suspension. |
Attorneys |
|
Nov. 29, 1998 | |
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98SA411
|
People v. Kiely
Lawyer disbarred in reciprocal discipline case for making false statements on credit application. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 15, 1998 | |
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98SA370
|
People v. Madrid
Lawyer suspended for accepting cocaine in exchange for legal services. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 9, 1998 | |
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98SA345
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People v. Henderson
Pattern of misconduct including neglect and failure to protect client interests warrants three years' suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 2, 1998 | |
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98SA400
|
People v. Hockley
Statute of limitations error warrants public censure. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 2, 1998 | |
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98SA265
|
People v. Huntizinger
Litigation tactics in defense of legal malpractice action warrant three months' suspension. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 2, 1998 | |
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97SA352
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People v. Field
Neglect of client matter that made appeal impossible warrants public censure. |
Attorneys |
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Nov. 2, 1998 | |
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97-0177
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McKernan v. Dupont
No relief when case is dismissed for lack of prosecution due to abandonment by local counsel. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 28, 1998 | |
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98SA256
|
People v. Espe
Conviction for sexual assault on a child warrants disbarment. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 26, 1998 | |
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98-6162
|
Dill v. City of Edmond
Order |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 26, 1998 | |
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98SA165
|
People v. Potter
Attorney, without intent to deceive, who borrowed funds from client without complete disclosure publicly censured. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 19, 1998 | |
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98SA203
|
People v. Kram
Attorney who neglected case which was summarily dismissed is publicly censured. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 19, 1998 | |
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98SA260
|
People v. Harding
Lawyer suspended for year and day after ignoring court order to hold funds from disputed fee into trust account. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 19, 1998 | |
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98SA261
|
People v. Foreman
Attorney who borrowed money from client and executed note not agreed to by client is suspended for 60 days. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 19, 1998 | |
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98SA262
|
People v. Reedy
Lawyer suspended for multiple ethics violations, including not shipping client's pet, which died soon after, as agreed. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 19, 1998 | |
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98SA264
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People v. Ginsberg
Attorney suspended for loaning money to client after she couldn't obtain other financing |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 19, 1998 | |
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98SA346
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People v. Gonzalez
Attorney who misappropriated client awards from personal injury cases is disbarred. |
Attorneys |
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Oct. 19, 1998 |
