Columns - Consumer Attorneys of California

State Bar moving forward on non-lawyer ownership and paraprofessionals

Mobilizing trial attorneys to fight onerous proposals

Mandatory mediation for matters of $150,000 or less is proposed by certain bar associations and superior courts

From Issue: 2024 June

Critical consumer legislation passed this year due to our collective efforts

Also: A look at our wins on the June primary ballot

From Issue: 2022 July

Also: SB 1155 and a new statutory structure for bad-faith actions

The State Bar’s attempt to change the practice of law in California meets an abrupt end – for now

CAOC is fighting for you against movement to allow non-lawyers to own law firms and practice law

From Issue: 2021 May

No matter how bad things got, there was always a voice in the wilderness making sure justice prevailed

Bills we sent to the governor include SB1146 that will cement the use of e-service and remote video depositions

Also: CAOC meets with Health Services to shorten delay in settling Medi-Cal liens

Remote depos and e-service will be permanent improvements to the civil justice system

From Issue: 2021 March

After 47 years… a win for victims of medical negligence

From Issue: 2022 June