Quick - hearing right now - I need a case or argument why atty not
Interest on fees is in the contract. But fees are in legitimate dispute. 18
months of litigation now.
My client was sued by his attorney for fees. Fees are genuinely in dispute.
Atty filed MSJ. Hearing in 5 mins. I need an argument and authority (I
don't care from what jurisdiction) as to why/how judge has discretion to
not award interest per the contract.
My thought is that since this is subject to a genuine dispute, atty should
not be entitled to 18 months of interest just because the contract says
he's entitled to interest if fees are paid late. Client isn't just refusing
to pay bill. Bill is legit in dispute.
Holly Roark
Certified Bankruptcy Specialist*
*and Sports Lawyer*
holly@roarklawoffices.com **primary email address**
www.roarklawoffices.com
*Central District of California & District of Idaho* - Consumer Bankruptcy
Attorney
1875 Century Park East, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90067
T (310) 553-2600; F (310) 553-2601
*By State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Interest on fees is in the contract. But fees are in legitimate dispute. 18 months of litigation now.My client was sued by his attorney for fees. Fees are genuinely in dispute. Atty filed MSJ. Hearing in 5 mins. I need an argument and authority (I don't care from what jurisdiction) as to why/how judge has discretion to not award interest per the contract.My thought is that since this is subject to a genuine dispute, atty should not be entitled to 18 months of interest just because the contract says he's entitled to interest if fees are paid late. Client isn't just refusing to pay bill. Bill is legit in dispute.Holly RoarkCertified Bankruptcy Specialist*and Sports Lawyer
holly@roarklawoffices.com**primary email address**
www.roarklawoffices.com
Central District of California & District of Idaho - Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
1875 Century Park East, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90067T (310) 553-2600; F (310) 553-2601
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