LEGRAND, BRIAN v. LEGRAND, KAREN

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR JULY 9, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.

Tyler, $250 per hour by Sierra Jacobs, $250 per hour by Andrew Zazzi, $250 per hour by Jessica Djenane, $250 per hour by Inigo Gatus, and $745 per hour for “Additional Wrap Up Fees” which the court understands are the requested hourly fee by Nicolas Dillavou are reasonable. Determining the reasonable amount of attorneys’ fees is known as the lodestar method, that is, the number of hours reasonably expended multiplied by the reasonable hourly rate. (PLCM Group v. Drexler (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1084, 1095; Serrano v.

Priest (Serrano III) (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 48–49.) The lodestar figure may then be adjusted, based upon factors specific to the case, to fix the fees at a fair market value for the legal services provided. (PLCM Group v. Drexler, 22 Cal.4th at p. 1095.) Moreover, “[t]he court may apply a multiplier based on contingent risk, exceptional skill, or numerous other factors. [Citation.] There is no magic formula; any one factor may justify an enhancement.” (Sonoma Land Trust v. Thompson (2021) 63 Cal.App.5th 978, 986.)

The court has carefully reviewed the declaration of counsel and finds the hourly rate of $350 per hour by Nicolas Dillavou, $350 per hour by Jon Jacobs, $350 per hour by Joshua Youssefi, $300 per hour by Christine Morano, $150 per hour by Anna Costello, $150 per hour by Lisa Tyler, $150 per hour by Sierra Jacobs, $150 per hour by Andrew Zazzi, $150 per hour by Jessica Djenane, $150 per hour by Inigo Gatus, and $350 per hour for “Additional Wrap Up Fees” which the court understands are the requested hourly fee by Nicolas Dillavou are reasonable for similar legal services within Placer County. The court declines to issue a multiplier.

Accordingly, plaintiff’s motion is granted in the reduced amount of $13,905 for attorney’s fees and $797.49 for costs for a total amount of $14,702.49.

7. S-CV-0055740 LEGRAND, BRIAN v. LEGRAND, KAREN

Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant’s Demurrer to Defendants/Cross-Complainants’ Cross- Complaint

Appearances of the parties are required at the hearing. Remote appearance is not authorized.

The parties shall be prepared to answer questions from the court addressing the February 19 good faith meet and confer process in light of both a First and Second Amended Cross-Complaint on file with the court and plaintiff/cross-defendant’s counsel’s deficient meet and confer efforts despite explicit instructions from the court in its June 18, 2026, tentative ruling.

PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 3 Thursday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings