CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
......Civility
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Attorney’s Oath includes a promise of civility.

Atty's pervasive incivility considered in determining reasonable fees; court may apply a positive or negative multiplier to adjust the lodestar calculation to account for attorney skill, which includes civility.

Courts properly consider whether the attorney seeking fees has become personally embroiled, has over-litigated, or whether incivility has affected the litigation costs.

Sanctions should not be requested lightly; sanctions imposed against requestor for improper request.

Lack of civility by party's attorney is an appropriate basis for sanctions [against party].

Miscellaneous opinions discussing the role of civility in litigation.