Duchrow v. Forrest

Opinion

MALLANO, P. J.

Plaintiff, an attorney, represented a client, also an attorney, in a prior civil suit against the client’s employer for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other related claims. By motion, plaintiff withdrew from the case at the beginning of trial. The client could not find another attorney to represent her, and the trial court dismissed the suit.

In November 2008, plaintiff filed the present action, alleging that the client had breached the parties’ retainer agreement. The complaint alleged that, under paragraph 5 of the agreement, plaintiff…