Attorney Discharge Cases

Cleare v. Super. Ct.

Appeals Court Rules Discharged Contingency Fee Attorney's Quantum Meruit Fees Cannot Be Paid Until Current Attorney's Fees Are Also Determined

This case involves a dispute over attorney's fees in a personal injury lawsuit. The plaintiff, Cleare, was represented by the law firm of Lounsbery, Ferguson, Altona & Holland (LFAH) under a contingen...