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For Referring Attorneys
The Law Offices of David L. Milligan accepts referrals and serves as co-counsel and trial counsel for lawyers and firms across California — catastrophic injury, wrongful death, institutional sexual abuse, and toxic-tort cases, from workup through jury verdict.
Board-Certified (NBTA) · State Bar Certified Specialist · Referral fees per CRPC 1.5.1
Why firms send us their biggest cases
Some cases deserve a trial lawyer from day one — and some simply need one for the last mile. We take both: full referrals we work up ourselves, and trial associations where your office keeps the client relationship while we carry the courtroom. Attorney Milligan has practiced from Fresno for more than 28 years and tries cases throughout California.
We pay competitive referral fees, promptly on resolution, in full compliance with California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5.1. The rule’s three requirements — a written lawyer-to-lawyer agreement, the client’s written consent after full written disclosure, and a total fee not increased solely by the division — are handled in our standard engagement paperwork.
Common questions from referring counsel
Which cases should I refer?
The matters we staff for trial: catastrophic injury, wrongful death, institutional sexual abuse (women’s prisons, juvenile facilities, AB 218), environmental and toxic exposure, and serious vehicle collisions — including cases your office prefers to associate out for workup or trial. See the cases we take.
How are referral fees handled?
In full compliance with California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5.1: a written agreement between the lawyers, the client’s written consent after full written disclosure of the division and its terms, and a total fee that is not increased solely because of the division and is not unconscionable. California permits a pure referral fee — the division need not be proportional to work performed.
Do you take trial-only associations?
Yes. If your case is worked up and needs a trial lawyer, we associate in as trial counsel. Attorney Milligan is Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy (NBTA) and a State Bar of California Certified Specialist, admitted to the California and Eastern District federal bars since 1997.
“The very essence of civil liberty certainly consists in the right of every individual to claim the protection of the laws, whenever he receives an injury.”
Chief Justice John Marshall · Marbury v. Madison (1803)
Refer a case
Call (559) 439-7500 or use the confidential contact form. We respond the same day.
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Important: This page is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Submitting an inquiry does not create an attorney–client relationship; that relationship is formed only by a written agreement signed after we evaluate the matter for conflicts and merit. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Statutory citations are illustrative; the legal framework applicable to a specific case depends on the facts. The Law Offices of David L. Milligan, APC is licensed in California.