02/21/2008
Attorney Client Relationship Established and Maintained Electronically Gives New York Court Personal Jurisdiction Over California Client
Fischbarg v. Doucet, 9 N.Y.3d 375, (2008) (subject to revision before publication)
Brief Summary
New York had personal jurisdiction over a California client who contacted a New York attorney, established an attorney-client relationship, and regularly communicated with the attorney regarding her legal matter. Thus, the New York attorney could sue the California client for fees in New York.
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