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Block's defense attorney told LAist, “While we cannot comment on the specifics of the case, we believe the matter will be resolved in Mr. Block’s favor prior to trial at the settlement conference.”
More details in my @laist.com story:
More details in my @laist.com story:
Prominent LA eviction lawyer faces disciplinary charges from state bar
Attorney Dennis Block is accused of keeping unearned fees, not paying court sanctions on time and representing both tenant and landlord in a dispute.
laist.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Block's defense attorney told LAist, “While we cannot comment on the specifics of the case, we believe the matter will be resolved in Mr. Block’s favor prior to trial at the settlement conference.”
More details in my @laist.com story:
More details in my @laist.com story:
This is not the first accusation of ethical lapses Block has faced in recent years.
In 2023 his firm faced court sanctions over a filing full of fake case law. Legal experts said the bogus filing was probably an example of misuse of AI.
In 2023 his firm faced court sanctions over a filing full of fake case law. Legal experts said the bogus filing was probably an example of misuse of AI.
This prolific LA eviction law firm was caught faking cases in court. Did it misuse AI?
Dennis Block runs what he calls a 'leading eviction law firm.' A judge said legal citations submitted in Block's name for a case were fake. Experts told LAist the errors likely stemmed from AI misuse.
laist.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
This is not the first accusation of ethical lapses Block has faced in recent years.
In 2023 his firm faced court sanctions over a filing full of fake case law. Legal experts said the bogus filing was probably an example of misuse of AI.
In 2023 his firm faced court sanctions over a filing full of fake case law. Legal experts said the bogus filing was probably an example of misuse of AI.
Block allegedly withheld refunds, kept a client's property, failed to pay court sanctions on time, and — in one case — represented both a tenant and the landlord trying to evict her.
January 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Block allegedly withheld refunds, kept a client's property, failed to pay court sanctions on time, and — in one case — represented both a tenant and the landlord trying to evict her.
Noteworthy that this bill is being signed into law despite significant opposition from L.A. politicians. Mayor Karen Bass asked Newsom to veto it. And a slim majority of the L.A. City Council voted to oppose the bill.
Why the LA City Council narrowly voted to oppose state bill allowing more housing near public transit
A slim majority said Senate Bill 79 would take away the city’s control over housing growth. Other council members said the city is failing to confront the crisis.
laist.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Noteworthy that this bill is being signed into law despite significant opposition from L.A. politicians. Mayor Karen Bass asked Newsom to veto it. And a slim majority of the L.A. City Council voted to oppose the bill.