Articles written by this author:
Simplification of Civil Code section 3040: A “five Cs” negotiation guide
Michael S. Fields
2016 November
Must the consumer pay for required arbitration? A guide to the Code of Civil Procedure section 1284.3, subd. (b)(1)
Michael S. Fields
2017 April
A compendium on Attorney liens for contingent fees – includes application of new ethics rules effective November 1
Michael S. Fields
2018 October
Attorney liens for fees and advanced case costs – the final part of a two-part article
Michael S. Fields
2018 November
A Medicare Advantage lien claim is as powerful as a lien claim by Medicare
Michael S. Fields
2019 November
An updated summary of lien claims for plaintiffs’ attorneys
Michael S. Fields
2020 September
Most PI arbitrations are conducted before a single neutral arbitrator, whereas predispute arbitration agreements require a panel of three neutral arbitrators; the ethical standards are different
Michael S. Fields
2020 November
A look at the beginning and endpoints of mediation confidentiality
Michael S. Fields
2021 September
A guide for the trial attorney highlighting three different types of referee appointment
Michael S. Fields
2021 September
The law and selected case examples of conduct that waive the right to compel arbitration
Michael S. Fields
2023 July
Three steps to know before suing a government entity
Michael S. Fields
2024 May