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It is important for clients to understand when attorney-client privledge applies and when it does NOT.  Boehringer’s general counsel Marla Persky Negotiation Preparation: It's an attorney-client Privilege The United States Court of Appeals for the District of [...]

There is no reason to REINSTATE a convicted felon to practice law again. Attorney Murray was better aware of the law when he committed his crimes - he made his decisions when committing crimes. Attorney [...]

The Sandusky child molestation scandal just keeps on giving after all these years. Pennsylvania AG Backs Ex-Prosecutor Frank Fina's Fight Against Disciplinary Charges The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is seeking to file an amicus brief supporting [...]

This is what lawyers are suppose to do for their clients - negotiate a settlement. What people need to understand is how these deals work. GENERALLY - when the settlement is reached the money is [...]

This story is an example of STUPID becomes ASININE in state bar disciplinary processes. Attorney Karenko was SUSPENDED 10-DAYS in three different states. That is a complete waste of time. Attorney Juliann Karenko Suspended 10-Day: Gone To Texas [...]

When did DISBARRED attorneys become experts in the PSYCHOLOGY of children engaging in online gaming. We don't necessarily disagree with FORMER attorney Thompson's OPINION - but why does he get ANY attention? Clackamas Town Center Shooting: [...]

It is amazing how many cases there are of attorneys acting as legal guardians just ignore their fiduciary duties. Attorney Kocurek was singled out by the Cook County public guardian.  Cook County public guardian alleges lawyer Richard [...]

Lawyer malpractice lawsuits are far more common then people realize. Doing proper due diligence before picking legal representation is extremely important and often NOT taken serious.  Federal court in Delaware orders transfer of suit alleging [...]

Kansas attorney Harkins had been DISBARRED. The State of Missouri has honored the DISBARMENT reciprocally - great program. It should be a nationwide practice. Kansas City attorney Luke B. Harkins reciprocally disbarred by Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, [...]

So attorney Braun was placed on probation for ethical violations - what did he do? He ignored the terms of his probation of course - he is a lawyer. The rules do not apply to [...]

Wow - the big law firm Milbank certainly provides insight into the ridiculous cost of dealing with lawyers. STARTING salaries for new attorneys out of law school is $190K - that takes a lot of billing hours [...]

Okay - attorney Saffi made a mistake. However, he REALLY took responsibility for his action and SELF-REPORTED himself. We have never come across another similar case in regard to attorney misconduct. In our book, attorney [...]

Even after attorney Porter was DISBARRED - he is still showing up in court proceedings. What is it going to take to get him to stop. Massachusetts: Disbarred Holliston lawyer Andrew Porter accused of practicing [...]

Attorney Eddie Jordan just keeps having trouble follow him. Does all the smoke amount to fire existing? We don't know at this time.  Former New Orleans DA Eddie Jordan on drug accusations: 'I have engaged [...]

Just one more example of an incompetent attorney. Hopefully attorney Black will not be allowed to practice law in the future.  Tennessee: Hamilton County Lawyer Keith Black Suspended for Multiple Ethics Violations The Supreme Court [...]

How predictable that it becomes an issue that California attorneys have to devise a strategy to create a COVERUP plan when they make ERRORS in representing clients. The worry being that they have serious exposure to [...]

This is a great example of just one of the many legal strategies gamesmanship that just grinds the jhudicial system to a halt. When one party doe snot have a good legal arguement, they will [...]

Attorney Sullivan has fought hs conviction for 4 years now. That is one major problem with lawyers being criminally charged, they know the system and how to ground it to a halt. Maybe why charges [...]

This has to one of the strangest lawyer facing felony charges EVER. North Carolina Lawyer Wayne Hsiung facing felony charges says it's because he rescued sick baby goat from meat farm Wayne Hsiung  A lawyer who [...]

We regularly attack crooked attorneys - however, we have to acknowledge the rights of Brad Holbrook to be allowed to be REINSTATED as an attorney after his criminal conviction was reversed. He was exonerated from [...]

Attorney Myers would not give up on his fight claiming 1st Amendment issues. Well, they are over now. The US Supreme Court was the last stop - his appeal was denied. Disbarred Montana attorney Robert [...]

Finally an example of law enforcement doing their job by bringing criminal charges against a lawyer who STOLE money from their clients. Attorney Feller had already disbarred for the theft, but criminal charges were demanded. NEBRASKA LAWYER [...]

It is a completely implausible excuse for attorney Jauregui to claim he come how didn't realize the obvious conflict of interest. He was the attorney for the female victims and then comes to court again representing [...]

Wow - the former judge turned convicted murderer just got weirder - one of his attorneys Peck is now arrested for assaulting a child. Creates issue for the appeal in progress in the Williams case. [...]

Wow - arguing with police officers and then entrapping by blocking them in your driveway. Not only does that seem really stupid for attorney Kamin, these days it could be literally dangerous. PD seem a [...]

Wait - how in the world is a felony conviction for sexual assault not an immediate and mandatory DISBARMENT? So attorney Carlson does a little time during his "suspension" and gets to go back to [...]

Attorney Harmon engaged a number of ethical problems - series issues. The recommendation is a 2-year suspension but really it is 6-month. First, just call it was it is - 6-months. Second, that is ridiculously [...]

At this point in your legal career and you CAN NOT pass a written test with a year to complete - failing twice - it is time to pursue a different career. Minnesota Attorney Patrick [...]

Oh shocker alert - the NY judge through out the case against fellow judicial system DA Abelove. Nothing to see here--- sure. NY Judge dismisses case against Rensselaer County DA Joel Abelove Rensselaer County District [...]

Okay - good guy attorney is Steve Pokart of New York. Considering the million attorney across this country, there had to be at least one good one if you searched hard enough. New York Attorney [...]

The charges of Thibodeaux just add to the evidence that the entire judicial system is corrupt.  Louisiana: Iberia Parish Clerk of Court Michael Thibodeaux indicted on theft, racketeering, malfeasance, more   A state grand jury on [...]

U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain Attorney Manchel absconding $2.5 MILLION at 84 years old - probably figured why not give it a try. Maybe? Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Personal [...]

(Knox County Detention Facility) How crazy is this story. Wow - a 65 count indictment. FORMER attorney Davis will die in prison. Knoxville lawyer William Whitlow Davis Jr. indicted in heroin distribution conspiracy A Knoxville [...]

Ex-Prosecutor Rings had already been fired and disciplined - now he is facing criminal charges. Good, this doesn't happen enough when it comes to lawyers. Prosecutor Kevin Rings in SE Ohio indicted on sex-related charges [...]

What a rare case when an attorney loses a civil lawsuit as a litigant. Kind of funny the judgment was for $103K for throwing a little spaghetti. New Jersey Attorney James Sweeney Must Pay $103,000 After [...]

When a court sanctions an attorney - they have to pay it - period. Attorney Stoller should have known that as it is legal practice 101. California attorney Michael Thomas Stoller faces suspension, probation stemming from unpaid [...]

With attorney Sullivan it is one problem after another - the discussion is whether he will be suspended AGAIN. What the heck, how many violations does it take before DISBARMENT. Los Angeles attorney Richard J. [...]

xxxx Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board panel recommends dismissal of allegations against New Orleans attorney Deidre Katrina Peterson NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — For the second time in about four years, a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) [...]

So attorney Forte was involved in a negligence case and ignored the instruction of the judge instruction 5 times as to what could be presented to the jury. He didn't care. So now it is believed attorney [...]

Truly, how ridiculous is a 10-day suspension. First, that is a extended vacation. Second, how would you enforce compliance. Attorney Hagen just does his regular business matters of researching and writing etc - just avoids [...]

This is just a repeat story for attorney Walch. He just refuses to run his law practice in a professional manner - over many years and probation periods. Just get it over and DISBAR him. [...]

Prosecutor Fina did his job. Not surprising after all the smoke settled over the Sandusky scandal, the powers to be will seek revenge for what happened to Joe Paterno and Penn State football program. Prosecutor Frank [...]

This is going to go badly for attorney Johnson in this time of #METOO. Which is a good thing. Prominent Georgia Attorney Anthony O. Van Johnson accused of drugging female employee at bar, officials say  [...]

Wait...what? Attorney Caputo was CONVICTED of running a criminal enterprise involving gaming devices. The disciplinary action taken is ONLY a 1-YEAR suspension - that is ridiculous. Actually --- criminal. Pennsylvania Attorney Louis F. Caputo Suspended [...]

xxxxxxxxxx Pennsylvania Attorney Raul I. Jauregui: Side Switching, Other Misconduct, Draws Suspension The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has imposed a suspension of one year based on an attorney's consent to discipline. One count involved the attorney's representation of [...]