CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Sanctions
.........Against Attorney
............Failure to Appear at Hearing
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Attorney's decision to leave firm on eve of oral argument in Supreme Court does not terminate responsibilities to client or court.

Attorney properly sanctioned for being late to scheduled court appearance; miscalendaring not valid excuse; willfulness not required.

Imposition of sanctions against attorney who fails to appear at hearing affirmed. Willfulness not required per Code Civ. Proc. §128.5.