Legal Opinion
Powers v. Dickson, Carlson & Campillo
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 5, 1997No. B092041PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
GRIGNON, J.
Defendants and appellants Dickson, Carlson & Campillo; Maguire, Toghia & Orbach; and Nicholas J. Toghia appeal from the denial of their petition to compel arbitration in this legal malpractice action brought by plaintiffs and respondents Daniel and Fala Powers. We conclude that the arbitration provisions of the initial retainer agreement and its amendment are enforceable and applicable to legal malpractice actions. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
Facts and Procedural Background
In 1992, the Powers purchased a $2 million luxury home in the Pacific Palisades. They…
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