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Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

Oct 1, 2026 · Civil Action No. 2024-2132 · Trial court

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Attorney's no-shows cost client thousands. Should he pay?

A lawyer's missed court dates lead to a confrontation over penalties.

TL;DR

  1. 1A lawyer repeatedly missed court dates, delaying a trial.
  2. 2This caused extra costs for the other side and their witnesses.
  3. 3Now, they want him to cover these expenses, but he disagrees.

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Should the defense attorney pay for missing court dates?

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