MCLE Self-Study Article: Working with the Enemy: How Parties Can Protect Themselves Against the Broad Doctrine of Quasi-Judicial Immunity

Private Wealth Services attorneys Jonathan Park and Zach Johnson co-authored an article published in the California Lawyers Association's Trusts and Estates Quarterly magazine discussing the doctrine of quasi-judicial immunity and its impact on litigation, as illustrated by the case Holt v. Brock. This ruling notably extended judicial immunity to a real estate broker appointed by a court, sparking concerns over its broad application. The article recommends, in light of the ruling, careful selection of court-appointed individuals to mitigate potential negative effects in estate and trust disputes.

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