Defended attorney who acted as escrow agent for mortgage broker in racketeering case predicated on federal securities fraud in which approximately 30 plaintiffs sought damages of $1.5 million (trebled under RICO to $4.5 million). Obtained summary judgment dismissal of claims (led briefing for numerous defendants). Settled plaintiffs’ appeal for negligible amount, and Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of remaining defendants in 1991 — U.S. App. LEXIS 26873.