Ruby v. Allen Matkins et al.
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP (Allen Matkins) appeals an order denying its motion to compel Howard F. Ruby to arbitrate a legal malpractice action. Ruby is not a party to the engagement letter agreement between Allen Matkins and its client R&B Realty Group, LP (R&B) containing an arbitration clause. We conclude, however, that Ruby as a nonparty is nonetheless bound by the arbitration agreement because he voluntarily accepted the benefits of Allen Matkins’s representation under the engagement letter. We therefore will reverse the order with directions to grant the motion to compel arbitration.
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