Is a beneficiary required to pay their own attorney fees in litigation?

Is a client's attorney required to repay all moneys laid out by the attorney to the attorney before the client can make a claim against the attorney? (California, United States of America)

Can an attorney litigant represented by other attorneys in his firm recover attorney fees? (California, United States of America)

Does a state statute requiring an attorney to disclose certain terms under which his services can be advertised require that the attorney's advertising must contain a disclaimer? (California, United States of America)

Can an attorney who chooses to litigate in propria persona rather than retain an attorney to represent him recover attorney fees? (California, United States of America)

Does a client who discharges his litigation counsel and retains new counsel to consummate litigation retain the work product of the attorney even if the attorney has been paid for his services? (California, United States of America)

In what circumstances will an attorney be required to provide an attorney's duty of care in drafting a will for the intended beneficiary? (California, United States of America)

Can an attorney who is sued for malpractice by a former client cross-complain for equitable indemnity against a successor attorney who has been hired to extricate the client from the condition created by the predecessor attorney? (California, United States of America)

What is the test for imposing a sanction including an order requiring an attorney for one party to pay attorney fees for an opposing party? (California, United States of America)

Is the beneficiary of a life insurance policy entitled to the proceeds of the policy to the beneficiary when the beneficiary is innocent of any wrongdoing? (California, United States of America)

Can a beneficiary of a third party creditor beneficiary contract rescind the contract before the commencement of an action against the beneficiary? (California, United States of America)