What is the test for an action by a client against their own attorney?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Rosen v. Singh, B230067 (Cal. App. 2012):
Finally, plaintiff seeks to rely on a line of authority holding the anti-SLAPP statute inapplicable to actions by clients against their own attorneys, and in particular Robles v.
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