In the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Ventura, Philip D. Dapeer, as assignee for collection, has filed a lawsuit against Neil Howard and others (DOES 1-10) for breach of contract, reasonable value of legal services rendered and unpaid fees. The case was filed on July 5, 2023, with the court case ID being 2023CUBCO11073.
The plaintiff alleges that on May 30, 2022, he received an assignment from his assignor Philip D. Dapeer, a California law corporation, which included all rights and interests in the contract subject to this complaint. The obligations that are the subject of this action were incurred in the County of Ventura, state of California.
On or shortly prior to November 6, 2012, Defendant Neil Howard engaged Plaintiff's assignor to represent him in a civil action in Los Angeles Superior Court filed against him by Ana Vaca and German Valera. A written retainer agreement was made on November 16, 2012 confirming this engagement and agreeing to an hourly fee of $350 plus reimbursement costs.
The plaintiff is seeking judgment for breach of contract and unpaid fees from legal services rendered. He alleges that he had to withdraw from representing the defendant due to illness and seeks compensation for his services up until his withdrawal.