I did not answer the complaint yet. I did use the word, or. Plaintiff though, filed his own motion to stay pending the outcome of the appeal and to set new deadlines when I return to the case(initially ordered to arbitration) and the motion to stay was granted. Plaintiff wanted to stay the case for his claims against my current lawyer until I joined the case again and was ordered to answer, etc. The status conference was going to address these issues, but Plaintiff needed a continuance and filed for SJ before the status conference. The fee agreement did set an hourly fee if I breached the contract, but Plaintiff admits he refused to perform anymore work due. He breached first. Improper handling of funds is reason for suspension and currently under investigation for forgery and stealing an entire settlement award(after client pressed charges, he is also suing that client claiming more was owed).

