What to Expect from California’s New “Snitch” Rule of Cal. Rules of Professional Conduct 8.3

Carl Mueller | The Maloney Firm, APC

Carl Mueller is a litigation attorney with a focus on attorney client disputes, including legal malpractice claims, breach of fiduciary duty cases, and disputes over legal fees. In addition, Carl has extensive experience in business litigation, including corporate governance and partnership disputes, and in commercial real-estate disputes.

Carl represents clients in state and federal courts, across multiple industries, against opponents that cover the spectrum from solo practitioners to AmLaw100 firms. He is a licensed attorney in both California and Oregon.

Within the community, Carl is an active member of the South Bay Bar Association Board of Directors and is currently the chair of its Civil Section. Carl is the immediate past President of the Marquette University Alumni Association Los Angeles chapter.

Carl graduated from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, and received his Bachelor’s from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

I. What activity falls under CPRC 8.3’s reporting requirement | 1:00pm – 1:20pm

II. What activity falls within CRPC 8.3’s carveouts | 1:20pm – 1:40pm

III. What we can learn from other jurisdictions with similar rules | 1:40pm – 2:00pm