A Texas lawyer lost his licence in 2018 and later sued other law firms for fees from seven client cases; a November 5 appeals court reopened the dispute, finding insufficient evidence to support the firms' defence

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Representative Image (AI-generated)Losing a professional licence does not necessarily mean losing the right to payment for work already completed.
That question became central to a legal dispute involving a former Texas attorney who sought fees and expenses from other law firms for seven client cases he had referred to them while he was still licensed.
The firms argued that paying him after his disbarment would violate professional conduct rules and a Texas Supreme Court order.

Representative Image (AI-generated)Losing a professional licence does not necessarily mean losing the right to payment for work already completed.
That question became central to a legal dispute involving a former Texas attorney who sought fees and expenses from other law firms for seven client cases he had referred to them while he was still licensed.
The firms argued that paying him after his disbarment would violate professional conduct rules and a Texas Supreme Court order.

Sources: Times of India