QUESTION
What I have to do with an attorney who got his license was suspended
Asked on Mar 23rd, 2014 on Litigation - California
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I get sued from someone. I think that his attorney was not allowed practicing law. I don't understand about the term. Please interpret this paragraph: He was suspended for two years, stayed, placed on two years of probation with a 90-day actual suspension and he was ordered to take the MPRE within one year and comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court. The order took effect July 13, 2011. He filed a claim to sue me on March 11, 2013. Was his license suspended for 2 years or 90 days? Otherewise, could he continue practicing law at that time? Thank you
2 ANSWERS
He was only prohibited from practicing law for 90 days. You would have to check with the State Bar www.calbar.org to find out the actual 90 days he was supposed to not do any law. If he did any work for you during those 90 days, he should be reported and the State Bar should disbar him permanently.
If he did not work for you during those 90 days, and he did do work for you during some other time, then you should pay him for the reasonable value of the work he performed for you.
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Dana Sack
Answered on Mar 27th, 2014 at 1:49 AM
Assuming that he complied with the specified conditions (not violating probation, taking the MPRE, etc.), the attorney could practice again after 90 days.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 2:05 PM