Webb v. Sitzes

82 F.3d 424 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Michael WEBB; Connie Webb, aka, Connie Squires, individually and as an unincorporated association of individuals other than a partnership dba Star Environmental and dba Simus (Star Inspection and Upgrade Maintenance Service), Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. Madeline D. SITZES, Defendant-Appellee. No. 94-56309. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted March 7, 1996. Decided April 10, 1996. BEFORE: CANBY, BOOCHEVER, and LEAVY, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 Michael and Connie Webb brought a legal malpractice suit in California against Madeline D. Sitzes, a Texas attorney. The Webbs appeal the district court's ruling that it lacks personal jurisdiction over defendant Sitzes. We affirm. BACKGROUND 3 The Webbs sought out Sitzes, a Texas attorney, in Texas and entered into an agreement for legal services whereby Sitzes accepted a retainer from the Webbs and agreed to represent them in their claim…