McDougal, Boehmer, Foley, Lyon, Mitchell & Erickson

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 litigation involving my property. Based on my direct experience as an opposing litigant, I came away with the impression that this firm operates in a manner that, in my opinion, prioritizes prolonged litigation and billing over efficient resolution. The case involved extensive motion practice and prolonged proceedings, which, based on information presented during the litigation, appeared to result in significant taxpayer-funded legal expenses. From what I personally observed in court, I found aspects of the City’s presentation to be disorganized and unpersuasive, and the Court allowed my cross-complaint to proceed, including claims involving alleged civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, due process, and equal protection. In my opinion, the overall handling of the matter reflected inefficiency and lack of strategic clarity, with multiple attorneys appearing to be involved in a way that did not streamline the litigation. This review reflects my personal experience and opinions as a litigant opposing this firm—not as a client. Members of the public, especially those concerned with the use of taxpayer funds, may wish to conduct their own due diligence when evaluating the value delivered relative to the costs incurred.

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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