LACBA mourns the death of renowned Pasadena probate attorney John D. Taylor, who passed away at age 92. Taylor was LACBA president from 1978-79. A graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law, he practiced law for over 56 years and was a part of the firm Taylor Kupfer Summers and Rhodes. His death was announced on April 12, 2025.
Take part in L.A.’s National Law Day of Action on May 1st, noon, at the downtown Federal Courthouse Plaza. This event is part of a nationwide effort to support the rule of law.
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When discussing clients’ potential legal claims against lawyers, it’s refreshing to go back to basics and make sure everyone is on the “same page.” There are a couple of events that can impair a lawyer’s ability to continue to support her dependents in the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed. In the civil arena, claims could be made against a lawyer.
LACBA has joined bar associations across the U.S. in filing an amicus curiae brief in support of Perkins Coie LLP’s motion for summary judgement, arguing that an executive order undermines the independence of the legal profession and the judiciary, which threatens the rule of law.
The first quarter of 2025 at the Superior Court of Los Angeles County will be remembered as a time of fortitude in the face of tremendous adversity. As wildfires engulfed our county, more than 5,000 court employees and nearly 600 judicial officers at 36 courthouses –
There has been much discussion lately on LACBA’s various section listserves about recent events as they relate to the rule of law, and the role of courts, judges, lawyers and law firms. These are important conversations, and these are extraordinary times.
LACBA is among dozens of bar organizations standing together with and in support of the American Bar Association to defend the rule of law and reject efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession.
LACBA, alongside Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and other bar associations throughout the nation, condemns the President’s orders targeting law firms.
LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2025 – The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) announces its Officer and Board of Trustee nominees for the 2025-2026 bar year with terms commencing July 1, 2025. President-Elect Jeffrey B. Margulies will automatically become LACBA President.
