How to Refer a Personal Injury Case in California Without Losing the Client Relationship
September 14, 2026

How to Refer a Personal Injury Case in California Without Losing the Client Relationship

A strong California personal-injury referral should protect the client relationship, document any fee division correctly, and place the case with counsel capable…

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California Local Counsel: What Out-of-State Attorneys Need to Know
September 14, 2026

California Local Counsel: What Out-of-State Attorneys Need to Know

Local counsel can be essential when national or out-of-state lawyers need to appear in California, navigate court-specific procedure, or add California trial…

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Los Angeles Superior Court Civil Litigation Hub: Practical Links for Lawyers
September 14, 2026

Los Angeles Superior Court Civil Litigation Hub: Practical Links for Lawyers

A practical, attorney-focused hub for litigating civil cases in Los Angeles Superior Court, with official links for courthouse assignment, local rules, e-filing,…

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How Pro Hac Vice Works in California: A Guide for Out-of-State Counsel
September 14, 2026

How Pro Hac Vice Works in California: A Guide for Out-of-State Counsel

Out-of-state lawyers may seek permission to appear in a California state-court matter pro hac vice, but Rule 9.40 requires eligible counsel to…

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Can California Lawyers Share Referral Fees? Rule 1.5.1 Explained
September 14, 2026

Can California Lawyers Share Referral Fees? Rule 1.5.1 Explained

California permits lawyers at different firms to divide fees, including referral fees, when Rule 1.5.1’s written-agreement, disclosure, consent, and total-fee requirements are…

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