The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Carufel, 101 F.3d 706 (9th Cir. 1996):
Carufel's contention that his attorney provided ineffective assistance of counsel lacks merit. In a civil case, there is generally no right to effective assistance of counsel. Nicholson v. Rushen, 767 F.2d 1426, 1427 (9th Cir.1985) (per curiam).
Carufel's motion to file an oversized reply brief is granted. Carufel's reply brief shall be filed.
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