HEARING DATE: August 5, 2020

CASE NUMBER: BS171615

CASE NAME: Robert Crowder v. Freeman Freeman & Smiley LLP , et al.

TRIAL DATE: None. Arbitration Award Confirmed November 1, 2019

PROOF OF SERVICE: OK

MOTION: Motion for Prejudgment Interest

MOVING PARTY: Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP

RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff, Robert Crowder

OPPOSITION: March 17, 2020

REPLY: March 26, 2020

TENTATIVE: FFS’ Motion is GRANTED. Prejudgment interest is awarded in the total amount of $27,204.59 through July 30, 2020. Moving party to give notice.

MOTION: Motion for Attorney’s Fees

MOVING PARTY: Freeman, Freeman & Smiley LLP

RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff, Robert Crowder

OPPOSITION: July 23, 2020

REPLY: July 29, 2020

TENTATIVE: FFS’ motion is DENIED, as FFS has not demonstrated its entitlement to an award of attorney’s fees. Moving party to give notice.

Background

This action arises out of Petitioner, Robert S. Crowder (“Crowder”)’s work as a former partner in the law firm of Respondent, Fre