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Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP v. Hamilton

California Court of Appeal, 5th District

Decided January 8, 2018No. G054337PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.

*40Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP (Burkhalter) subleased a portion of its office space to the Eclipse Group LLP (Eclipse). The sublease contract had a provision for an award of reasonable attorney fees to *41the prevailing party in the event of a lawsuit. Burkhalter later filed a complaint against Eclipse alleging breach of contract; Burkhalter also named Jennifer Hamilton, a managing partner of Eclipse, as an alter ego defendant. The two defendants were jointly represented by Avyno Law P.C. (Avyno).

Burkhalter prevailed against Eclipse on the breach of contract claim (in a summary judgment…

2Cases cited13 opinions

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