I have not retained McDougal, Boehmer, Foley, Lyon, Mitchell & Erickson, but I have dealt with this firm extensively in an adversarial capacity while they represented the City of El Cajon in code-enforcement litigation involving my property. Based on my direct experience, I found the firm’s litigation approach to be aggressive, inefficient, and poorly managed. Despite reportedly billing the City millions of dollars in legal fees, their presentation at trial was disorganized and unpersuasive. The Court ultimately saw through the City’s position and allowed my cross-complaint to proceed, including causes of action for federal civil-rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, due process violations, and equal protection / selective enforcement. In my opinion, the firm’s handling of the matter reflected a lack of professionalism and strategic clarity. Work appeared to be delegated to outside or secondary attorneys, which only compounded the inefficiencies and confusion in court. This review reflects my personal experience and opinion as a litigant opposing this firm—not as a client. Anyone considering hiring this firm, particularly public agencies spending taxpayer funds, should conduct careful due diligence and independently evaluate whether the value delivered aligns with the fees incurred.
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