Richard A. Marshak, as Chapter 7 Trustee of the Bankruptcy Estate of Stradella Investments, Inc. v. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION

MOVING PARTY: Defendant Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Richard A. Marshack, as Chapter 7 Trustee of the Bankruptcy Estate of Stradella Investments, Inc., a California corporation

STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS:

This is a legal malpractice action brought by the bankruptcy trustee of the bankruptcy estate of Stradella Investments, Inc., which was the client of Defendant law firm, pertaining to a commercial real estate transaction.

Defendant Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP moves to compel arbitration.

TENTATIVE RULING:

Defendant Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP’s motion to compel arbitration is GRANTED. The litigation is ordered stayed pending arbitration pursuant to CCP § 1281.4.

The court will set an OSC re: arbitration status and/or dismissal for