Lanz v. Goldstone

Opinion

RICHMAN, Acting P. J.

— Appellant Peter Goldstone is a Santa Rosa attorney. So is respondent Brian P. Lanz. Lanz represented Hebe Garcia-Bolio (Bolio) in a Marvin action, 1 in connection with which Lanz had a contingency fee agreement. The Marvin action settled on the third day of trial, following which there soon arose a dispute as to the value of the settlement— and therefore Lanz’s fee. Lanz filed suit against Bolio, who failed to respond, and her default was taken. Goldstone became Bolio’s lawyer and, following relief from default, filed an answer and, as pertinent here, a…