Attorney News May 2009
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Fla. lawyer disbarred for sex with client
A lawyer who let a female client work off her fee through sex has been disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court. (Fri, 01 May 2009 00:46:00 GMT)
Fla. lawyer disbarred for sex with client
A lawyer who let a female client work off her fee through sex has been disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court. The justices Thursday cited the man's guilty plea to solicitation to prostitution as one of several instances of professional misconduct. (Fri, 01 May 2009 01:14:30 GMT)
Commonwealth Attorney's office feeling the cutbacks
In December, the commonwealth attorney's office in Madisonville was told they had make up for the entire year's shortfall in only five months. (Fri, 01 May 2009 01:29:29 GMT)
Former Clinton attorney found dead
Investigators are calling it suicide An attorney who worked for President Bill Clinton was found dead at his law firm in Washington. (Fri, 01 May 2009 01:48:30 GMT)
Melton Attorney's House Broken Into, Again
Jackson police are trying to figure out who broke into the home of attorney John Reeves. (Fri, 01 May 2009 02:37:34 GMT)
Madoff brother demands US$500,000 license fee: trustee lawyer
Bernard Madoff’s brother demanded a US$500,000 licensing fee for part of the market-making unit of the swindler’s firm being sold at auction, a lawyer for the trustee winding down the company said Thursday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 02:41:48 GMT)
Police Charge Man In Defense Attorney's Death
A man accused of shooting a defense attorney to death in his Kailua home faces second-degree murder charges. (Fri, 01 May 2009 02:42:22 GMT)
Unions raise stakes in L.A. city attorney's race
The L.A. County Federation of Labor PAC tells ethics panel that it will spend $335,309 on media spots to oppose Jack Weiss' foe, Carmen 'Nuch' Trutanich. Don't expect the Los Angeles city attorney's runoff to get any more civil before voters go to the polls May 19. (Fri, 01 May 2009 03:23:12 GMT)
Thief grabs Attorney General Brown's tires
Even the state's top law-enforcement officer isn't immune to crime. A scofflaw made off with the two passenger side tires from state Attorney General Jerry Brown's state-owned Toyota Camry hybrid as it was parked outside his Oakland hills home, his office... (Fri, 01 May 2009 03:25:16 GMT)
Former attorney of Yellowstone Club owner says $375M loan was legal, approved by resort lawyer
MISSOULA, Mont. - An attorney who led negotiations on a $375 million loan to the Yellowstone Club said Thursday that the transaction was legal, refuting claims that the club should not be held liable for it. (Fri, 01 May 2009 03:42:49 GMT)
Bethesda Lawyer Who Argued Before High Court Kills Self in Office on Layoff Day
A 59-year-old lawyer with an Atlanta-based firm who was about to lose his job because of the economy was found dead in his Washington office yesterday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. (Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Nadel’s attorney asks for leniency
Former Sarasota hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel pleaded not guilty in New York federal court Thursday and his attorney asked for his bail to be modified, U.S. district court officials said. (Fri, 01 May 2009 04:06:21 GMT)
Thief steals 2 wheels from Calif. Attorney General Jerry Brown's state-issued car
OAKLAND, Calif. - Even California's top law enforcement official isn't immune to petty crime. Attorney General Jerry Brown's office said Thursday that a thief made off last week with the two passenger-side wheels from his state-owned Toyota Camry hybrid as it was parked outside his Oakland home. (Fri, 01 May 2009 04:42:37 GMT)
Chrysler’s Lawyer Must Cut Lender Deal Quickly, Attorneys Say
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Corinne Ball , the lawyer behind Chrysler LLC’s bankruptcy, is a “brilliant” strategist who will need to quickly cut a deal with lenders that forced the automaker into court protection, said attorneys who know her. (Fri, 01 May 2009 04:56:32 GMT)
Attorney Says Law Firm Fired Him for Being Gay
A Florida attorney has filed a discrimination suit alleging his former employer, Astigarraga Davis, fired him because he is gay. Scott Allan Burr alleges that law firm leaders refused to promote him to equity partner after promising he would be considered within a year of joining the firm, gave him poor reviews and refused a request for time off when it was honoring requests from straight ... (Fri, 01 May 2009 05:39:31 GMT)
Lawyer says Jobs was too weak for council hearing
A lawyer representing Steve Jobs in a housing dispute has said that the head of Apple did not attend a hearing because he was too weak. (Fri, 01 May 2009 09:00:26 GMT)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo subpoenas contracts won by clients of firm tied to Sheldon Silver
State investigators have subpoenaed records involving a top lobbyist with close ties to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the Daily News has learned. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's subpoenas cover companies that have won state contracts using Patricia Lyn. (Fri, 01 May 2009 09:24:39 GMT)
Madoff brother demands US$500,000 license fee: trustee lawyer
Bernard Madoff’s brother demanded a US$500,000 licensing fee for part of the market-making unit of the swindler’s firm being sold at auction, a lawyer for the trustee winding down the company said Thursday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 09:47:01 GMT)
Why did Judge Mark Lopez have lawyer Nancy Murphy hauled off to jail?
After a busy day in court last week, lawyer Nancy Murphy planned to meet with her 7-year-old daughter's teachers, arrive home in time for dinner and then tuck her kids into bed. Instead, the stunned family law attorney was hauled out of court in handcuffs, called a "crack whore" by Cook County Jail guards and then treated to a night in a filthy cell, Murphy said. More than a week since her ... (Fri, 01 May 2009 10:24:16 GMT)
Clinton administration attorney found dead in apparent suicide
Associated Press WASHINGTON — An attorney who served in the Clinton administration was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide at his Washington law office. (Fri, 01 May 2009 11:02:47 GMT)
Pedestrian killed by school bus :Wife of city attorney was in crosswalk.
SOUTH BEND -- The wife of South Bend's city attorney was killed Thursday morning near the Angela Boulevard Bridge after she was struck by a bus carrying elementary students to school. (Fri, 01 May 2009 11:03:57 GMT)
5/1 New U.S. Attorney For Eastern District Of Texas
John Malcolm Bales assumed the duties of United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas at 12:01 am on Friday, May 1, 2009. Bales, 54 of Nacogdoches, has previously served as both First Assistant U.S. Attorney and most recently as Chief of the Criminal Division for the District. (Fri, 01 May 2009 11:54:38 GMT)
Kasabs lawyer removed from Islam Gymkhana
Lawyer Abbas Kazmi has been removed as a trustee from the prestigious Islam Gymkhana on the same ground. (Fri, 01 May 2009 12:17:16 GMT)
Ex-gov’s lawyer to ask for campaign funds
Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s lawyer is headed back to court, hoping for permission to tap his client’s $2.3 million campaign fund to pay for his defense on racketeering and fraud charges. (Fri, 01 May 2009 12:20:49 GMT)
DISD trustees wrong to extend terms, attorney general says
Dallas school trustees were "not authorized" to extend their terms last fall, according to an opinion issued by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Thursday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 15:07:27 GMT)
NY Attorney General Cuomo broadens pension pay-to-play probe, now moving nationwide
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) says he's expanding his probe of an influence-peddling scandal affecting some of the nation's biggest public pension funds. (Fri, 01 May 2009 15:42:27 GMT)
Thief grabs Attorney General Brown's tires
Even the state's top law-enforcement officer isn't immune to crime. A scofflaw made off with the two passenger side tires from state Attorney General Jerry Brown's state-owned Toyota Camry hybrid as it was parked outside his Oakland hills home, his office... (Fri, 01 May 2009 16:10:06 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for East Texas Assumes Office
John Malcolm Bales takes the reins today as United States attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. (Fri, 01 May 2009 17:14:49 GMT)
Judge places partial gag order on SMU attorney in lawsuit over condo once considered as George W. Bush library site
A judge put SMU's lead attorney under a partial gag order Friday and warned that he may silence others because he's concerned about "hundreds" of news reports on the case since he ordered former President George W. Bush to give a deposition. (Fri, 01 May 2009 17:14:51 GMT)
Garfield County man charged with threating county attorney
PANGUITCH, Utah (AP) – A Garfield County man is charged with threatening County Attorney Barry Huntington. (Fri, 01 May 2009 17:30:26 GMT)
Clinton administration attorney found dead in apparent suicide
Associated Press WASHINGTON — An attorney who served in the Clinton administration was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide at his Washington law office. (Fri, 01 May 2009 18:03:42 GMT)
Attorney General OKs $10 million Lafourche bond sale
THIBODAUX- Louisiana’s Attorney General has determined the proposed sale of $10 million in Lafourche Parish bonds was approved according to law by local officials, allowing them to move ahead with the project. (Fri, 01 May 2009 18:10:03 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyer asks for OK to tap campaign fund
Blagojevich lawyer asks for OK to tap campaign fund (Fri, 01 May 2009 18:42:16 GMT)
Lawyer disbarred for sex payment
Lawyer James Harvey Tipler's trade for services is costing him his career. (Fri, 01 May 2009 19:32:42 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyer asks OK to tap campaign fund
CHICAGO | Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyer has made a fresh plea for permission to tap the Democrat's campaign fund, saying an effective defense for Blagojevich requires more legal muscle than even a death penalty case. (Fri, 01 May 2009 19:42:43 GMT)
Cox Smith attorney recognized for being a mentor in the legal industry
The San Antonio Young Lawyers Association (SAYLA) has honored an attorney from Cox Smith as a role model for the city’s budding lawyers. (Fri, 01 May 2009 20:34:26 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyer asks OK to tap campaign fund
CHICAGO | Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyer has made a fresh plea for permission to tap the Democrat's campaign fund, saying an effective defense for Blagojevich requires more legal muscle than even a death penalty case. (Fri, 01 May 2009 21:12:58 GMT)
Blago Lawyer Asks to Tap Campaign Fund
Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyer has made a fresh plea for permission to tap the Democrat's campaign fund, saying an effective defense for Blagojevich requires more legal muscle than even a death penalty case. Larry Yellen reports. (Fri, 01 May 2009 22:18:24 GMT)
Indiana attorney general warns of swine flu scam
Indiana's attorney general is warning of a telephone scam offering the sale of "mandatory swine flu kits." (Fri, 01 May 2009 22:34:34 GMT)
Attorney: no crime in Conn. woman's death
An attorney for a Connecticut lawmaker suspended from his leadership position in connection with a woman's January death says he's sure there was no crime committed. (Fri, 01 May 2009 23:04:49 GMT)
Celeste Benoit of Longmeadow hires lawyer to defend her in assault case filed by Agawam Mayor Susan Dawson
SPRINGFIELD - The retired teacher accused of attacking the mayor of Agawam in a jealous rage has hired a lawyer, who issued some defiant remarks on her behalf on Friday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 23:36:32 GMT)
Calif. attorney general's tires stolen
SACRAMENTO, May 1 (UPI) -- The attorney general of California said being the state's "top cop" did not deter thieves from swiping two of the tires from his car. (Fri, 01 May 2009 23:47:26 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyer wants to tap campaign fund
CHICAGO — Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s lawyer made a fresh plea Friday for permission to tap campaign money to pay legal bills, saying defending the corruption charges against the former governor requires even more courtroom muscle than a death penalty case. (Sat, 02 May 2009 00:55:47 GMT)
City Attorney Debate
NBC4's Colleen Williams moderates the debate for Los Angeles City Attorney. Only candidate Carmen Trutanich showed up for the debate. Candidate Jack Weiss cited a prior committment. (Sat, 02 May 2009 01:06:44 GMT)
Attorney gives up fight over police and parking
An attorney who sparked a widespread debate about whether police officers who aren't responding to emergencies need to follow parking laws has dropped his latest fight. Eric Bryant, who wrote three citizen-initiated citations last year, asked a judge to dismiss... (Sat, 02 May 2009 01:45:22 GMT)
R.I. attorney general backs legislative immunity in Irons case
The attorney general tells the state Supreme Court that the Ethics Commission had already ruled that legislators can cast votes that might aid their clients. (Sat, 02 May 2009 01:53:22 GMT)
Long-time lawyer, accidental congressman
BRISTOL — In 1952 Bernard Grabowski got his law degree from the University of Connecticut Law School and began his career as a lawyer. Now, 57 years later, he is still practicing law. (Sat, 02 May 2009 02:07:12 GMT)
Nosratollah Amini dies at 94; Iranian lawyer, politician became Mossadegh's personal attorney
Nosratollah Amini, an Iranian lawyer and politician who became the personal attorney of Mohammad Mossadegh, the nationalist prime minister deposed in a U.S.-backed coup in 1953, died April 20 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge, Va. He was 94 and had pneumonia. (Sat, 02 May 2009 03:19:54 GMT)
'Ask a Lawyer" comes to Torrance courthouse on Wednesday
Members of the South Bay Bar Association will be available to answer questions for free during this year's annual Law Day "Ask a Lawyer" event. (Sat, 02 May 2009 03:25:44 GMT)
Attorney tangled with McCullough over payment from estate
Bethel Park attorney John Eidemueller said he had worked for months to prevent thousands of dollars from Jordan's estate from being spent by McCullough and his former law firm, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott. (Sat, 02 May 2009 04:05:17 GMT)
US attorney finalists set, lawyers say
A federal prosecutor and two prominent partners at a Boston law firm have been recommended to Senator Edward M. Kennedy as potential successors to former US Attorney Michael J. Sullivan, according to several current and former prosecutors. (Sat, 02 May 2009 04:25:55 GMT)
Robert Sussman, dynamic lawyer, dies at 60
Robert Sussman, a lawyer whose nimble mind, legal know-how and quick wit helped him build cordial relationships with adversaries even as he clobbered them in the courtroom, died Tuesday of a heart attack. He was 60. (Sat, 02 May 2009 05:18:04 GMT)
Blagojevich's lawyer wants to tap campaign fund to pay former gov.'s legal fees
CHICAGO -- Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyer made a fresh plea Friday for permission to tap campaign money to pay legal bills, saying defending the corruption charges against the former governor... (Sat, 02 May 2009 05:21:54 GMT)
Attorney offers defense of student accused of rape
The attorney for the Barrington High School student charged with sexual assaulting two fellow students acknowledged his client might have been intimate with both girls. (Sat, 02 May 2009 05:23:16 GMT)
Attorney: Accused murderer acted in self-defense
The defense attorney for accused murderer Trevor P. Herrick said Friday that his client acted in self-defense when he stabbed 52-year-old Kerry Munger in the Diamond Run Mall parking lot last week. ... - By BRENT CURTIS rutland herald (Sat, 02 May 2009 07:10:19 GMT)
Lawyer hired in fracas case
SPRINGFIELD - The retired teacher accused of attacking the mayor of Agawam in a jealous rage has hired a lawyer, who issued some defiant remarks on her behalf on Friday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 07:22:16 GMT)
Judge places partial gag order on SMU attorney in lawsuit over condo once considered as Bush library site
A judge put SMU's lead attorney under a partial gag order Friday and warned that he may silence others because he's concerned about "hundreds" of news reports on the case since he ordered former President George W. Bush to give a deposition. (Sat, 02 May 2009 07:44:25 GMT)
Albany lawyer returning after tour with Army
Albany lawyer James C. Egan, a reserve major who was activated a year ago for service with the U.S. Army in Kuwait, has completed his tour and is returning to Oregon. (Sat, 02 May 2009 08:00:43 GMT)
Oregon lawyer to report on Gaza delegation
CORVALLIS Corvallis/Albany Friends of Middle East Peace and the Palestine Action Group will host Oregon attorney Tom Nelson’s presentation, “An American Lawyer in Gaza,” at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 08:08:16 GMT)
Felner's lawyer wants trial's venue changed
The lawyer for Robert Felner, the former University of Louisville education dean accused of misusing grant money and other funds, says his client cannot get a fair trial in Louisville and has asked that the case be heard in either Paducah, Bowling Green or Owensboro. (Sat, 02 May 2009 09:01:14 GMT)
Lawyer for Biela argues for 3 separate trials
The strangulation of Brianna Denison, the rape of another woman at gunpoint in a parking garage and the abduction and sexual assault of a third woman were all distinctly different crimes, and each should be tried separately, a lawyer for James Biela argued Friday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 09:08:17 GMT)
Clinton administration attorney found dead in apparent suicide
Associated Press WASHINGTON — An attorney who served in the Clinton administration was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide at his Washington law office. (Sat, 02 May 2009 10:03:07 GMT)
Kasab's defence ’nearly impossible’: Lawyer
The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in an Indian court poses a “nearly impossible” challenge. (Sat, 02 May 2009 11:04:06 GMT)
Co-defendant in drug hit gets new attorney
One of two cousins accused of an execution-style murder of a drug dealer and the kidnapping of the dead man's fiancéee and two children has hired an attorney, who maintains his client's innocence. (Sat, 02 May 2009 12:13:50 GMT)
Attorney: Leukemia caused by additive
Poultry companies added dangerous arsenic to chicken feed, but they never warned poultry growers, people who spread chicken litter or children at schools, an attorney told jurors in Washington County Circuit Court on Friday. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sat, 02 May 2009 12:40:43 GMT)
Lawyer says suspect acted in self defense
A lawyer for the man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend's estranged husband says his client acted in self defense. (Sat, 02 May 2009 13:16:07 GMT)
Stamford attorney disbarred after attempted sex crime conviction
STAMFORD -- A former Stamford-based attorney found guilty of trying to entice a 14-year-old Kentucky girl over the Internet and telephone was suspended from legal practice Thursday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 13:41:08 GMT)
Saberi Lawyer: Jailed Journalist's Rights Violated
Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi remains in Tehran's Evin Prison, a week into her eight-year sentence on a charge of espionage. Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi says Saberi's closed-door trial was not allowed under Iran's constitution. (Sat, 02 May 2009 13:49:19 GMT)
Milton appealing dismissed suit against State's Attorney Yoder
BLOOMINGTON -- McLean County Clerk Peggy Ann Milton is appealing a court’s decision that dismissed her lawsuit against State’s Attorney Bill Yoder. (Sat, 02 May 2009 14:06:14 GMT)
Wood's attorney to use recent Supreme Court decision in defense
PORTAGE — While state Rep. Jeffrey Wood officially stood mute Thursday to drunken driving and marijuana charges in Portage, his attorney said a new U.S. Supreme Court decision will play a role in his defense. (Sat, 02 May 2009 14:59:57 GMT)
Lawyer for Biela argues for 3 separate trials
The strangulation of Brianna Denison, the rape of another woman at gunpoint in a parking garage and the abduction and sexual assault of a third woman were all distinctly different crimes, and each should be tried separately, a lawyer for James Biela argued Friday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 15:10:50 GMT)
Stamford attorney disbarred after attempted sex crime conviction
STAMFORD -- A former Stamford-based attorney found guilty of trying to entice a 14-year-old Kentucky girl over the Internet and telephone was suspended from legal practice Thursday. (Sat, 02 May 2009 23:26:18 GMT)
Attorney calls for evaluation
The North Platte Telegraph Robin Shepherd's defense attorney filed a motion for an independent mental health evaluation in Lincoln County District Court Monday. (Sun, 03 May 2009 01:10:54 GMT)
Long-time lawyer, accidental congressman
BRISTOL — In 1952 Bernard Grabowski got his law degree from the University of Connecticut Law School and began his career as a lawyer. Now, 57 years later, he is still practicing law. (Sun, 03 May 2009 02:22:12 GMT)
District attorney candidates discuss alternative sentencing
The Centre Daily Times asked each of the four candidates for Centre County district attorney to resp (Sun, 03 May 2009 02:26:04 GMT)
Rockingham County District Attorney dismisses murder charge
The Rockingham County District Attorney’s Office dismissed a murder charge against an Eden man this week. “There was insufficient evidence to warrant prosecution,” said District Attorney Phil Berger Jr. (Sun, 03 May 2009 02:58:31 GMT)
Is there a reason behind California Attorney General Jerry Brown's slow walk-up to gubernatorial campaign?
So, why is Attorney General Jerry Brown holding off on announcing his much-anticipated candidacy for governor?The company line is that he hasn't decided whether he'll run for the 2010 nomination. (Sun, 03 May 2009 02:59:53 GMT)
Chicago attorney purchases Petersburg church
Chicago attorney Karen Conti bought a piece of Menard County history today for $31,000. (Sun, 03 May 2009 03:55:47 GMT)
Casey Anthony's lawyer was rejected by Florida Bar on first try
MONDAY: Becoming Casey Anthony's lawyer has brought José Baez celebrity — and controversy. is defense of a young mother charged with killing her toddler has transformed José Ángel Baez into one of the best-known lawyers in America. (Sun, 03 May 2009 04:20:57 GMT)
Gun issues cloud L.A. city attorney's race
Attorney Carmen Trutanich's law partner is the NRA's chief lawyer in Southern California, which is providing ammunition for Councilman Jack Weiss in the bitterly fought campaign. As Los Angeles City Council members recently debated a proposal to keep guns away from certain criminals, the measure's author, public safety committee chairman Jack Weiss, called on the Police Department for an example ... (Sun, 03 May 2009 04:38:12 GMT)
Alcohol sales opponents select attorney for court challenge
Opponents of alcohol sales in the small community of Norris City, Ill., have hired an attorney to challenge the results of a wet-dry vote held as a part of the April 7 municipal election. (Sun, 03 May 2009 05:32:51 GMT)
Wood's attorney to use recent Supreme Court decision in defense
PORTAGE — While state Rep. Jeffrey Wood officially stood mute Thursday to drunken driving and marijuana charges in Portage, his attorney said a new U.S. Supreme Court decision will play a role in his defense. (Sun, 03 May 2009 05:44:47 GMT)
Madoff brother demands US$500,000 license fee: trustee lawyer
Bernard Madoff’s brother demanded a US$500,000 licensing fee for part of the market-making unit of the swindler’s firm being sold at auction, a lawyer for the trustee winding down the company said Thursday. (Sun, 03 May 2009 05:56:47 GMT)
Albany lawyer returning after tour with Army
Albany lawyer James C. Egan, a reserve major who was activated a year ago for service with the U.S. Army in Kuwait, has completed his tour and is returning to Oregon. (Sun, 03 May 2009 06:00:16 GMT)
Oregon lawyer to report on Gaza delegation
CORVALLIS Corvallis/Albany Friends of Middle East Peace and the Palestine Action Group will host Oregon attorney Tom Nelson’s presentation, “An American Lawyer in Gaza,” at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. (Sun, 03 May 2009 06:06:38 GMT)
Historic Thayer hosts U.S. Attorney General
The Thayer Hotel at West Point recently hosted U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who was visiting the Thayer as a guest speaker for a conference held by the West Point Center for the Rule of Law in the historic Crest Room. Pictured from left to right are: Mike Dwyer of Bronxville, the assistant general manager of the Thayer; U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder; and Bob Wilson of Pine Bush, the ... (Sun, 03 May 2009 06:55:36 GMT)
Co-defendant in drug hit gets new attorney
One of two cousins accused of an execution-style murder of a drug dealer and the kidnapping of the dead man's fiancéee and two children has hired an attorney, who maintains his client's innocence. (Sun, 03 May 2009 10:43:51 GMT)
Attorney calls for evaluation
The North Platte Telegraph Robin Shepherd's defense attorney filed a motion for an independent mental health evaluation in Lincoln County District Court Monday. (Sun, 03 May 2009 10:55:54 GMT)
City attorney fee hike on council agenda
WATERLOO --- Waterloo's city attorney has not received a fee increase for seven years. (Sun, 03 May 2009 11:25:30 GMT)
SPECIAL 2-PART REPORT: WHO IS JOSE BAEZ? Casey's lawyer was rejected by Florida Bar on first try
TOMORROW: Becoming Casey Anthony's lawyer has brought José Baez celebrity — and controversy. His defense of Casey Anthony, a young mother charged with killing her daughter, Caylee, has transformed Jose Angel Baez into one of the best-known lawyers in America. For eight years after he graduated from law school, however, the board that screens prospective attorneys in Florida would not let him ... (Sun, 03 May 2009 12:12:56 GMT)
Briton held in Laos to see lawyer
A British lawyer arrived in Laos today hoping to delay the trial of a pregnant Briton who could face death by firing squad if she is convicted of drug smuggling. (Sun, 03 May 2009 12:25:06 GMT)
Briton held in Laos to see lawyer
A British lawyer has arrived in Laos hoping to delay the trial of a pregnant Briton who could face death by firing squad if she is convicted of drug smuggling. (Sun, 03 May 2009 12:35:08 GMT)
Casey Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, rejected by Florida Bar on first try
TOMORROW: Becoming Casey Anthony's lawyer has brought José Baez celebrity — and controversy. His defense of a young mother charged with killing her toddler has transformed José Ángel Baez into one of the best-known lawyers in America. (Sun, 03 May 2009 13:44:37 GMT)
Lawyer to visit Laos jail Briton
A British lawyer arrives in Laos to assist a pregnant Briton who could face death by firing squad if convicted of drug smuggling. (Sun, 03 May 2009 14:18:10 GMT)
Long-time lawyer, accidental congressman
BRISTOL — In 1952 Bernard Grabowski got his law degree from the University of Connecticut Law School and began his career as a lawyer. Now, 57 years later, he is still practicing law. (Sun, 03 May 2009 15:22:12 GMT)
Reprieve lawyer gets ready to fight for Briton's life
BRITISH lawyer Anna Morris arrived in Laos on Sunday hoping to delay the trial of a pregnant Briton who could face death by firing squad if she is convicted of drug smuggling. (Sun, 03 May 2009 17:21:05 GMT)
Briton held in Laos to meet lawyer
A British lawyer has arrived in Laos hoping to delay the trial of a pregnant woman from south London who could face death by firing squad if she is convicted of drug smuggling. (Sun, 03 May 2009 17:26:37 GMT)
Hecker lawyer quits case
It never looks good when your lawyer departs in the middle of bankruptcy proceedings. Tim Thornton of Briggs & Morgan, bankruptcy attorney for shrinking car dealer Denny Hecker, said last week that he withdrew from the Chrysler case. (Sun, 03 May 2009 18:35:22 GMT)
Madoff brother demands US$500,000 license fee: trustee lawyer
Bernard Madoff’s brother demanded a US$500,000 licensing fee for part of the market-making unit of the swindler’s firm being sold at auction, a lawyer for the trustee winding down the company said Thursday. (Sun, 03 May 2009 20:29:53 GMT)
Profile: Lee Westmoreland, assistant district attorney
Assistant District Attorney Lee Westmoreland has been a prosecutor all over the state, but now he's back in the place he's always called home. (Sun, 03 May 2009 22:26:27 GMT)
Local attorney, brother of "American Idol" winner dies of cancer
A local attorney’s battle with cancer ended late Saturday night.Friends of the family confirmed Internet reports from Entertainment Weekly that Adam Cook, 37, died around midnight Saturday from complications stemming from a decade-long fight with brain cancer. (Sun, 03 May 2009 23:24:11 GMT)
New mayor to seek council's advice on city attorney
GRAFTON - While Mayor-elect Tom Thompson considers the city's options for an attorney, he wants input from the City Council. "I need to be sworn in, meet with the new City Council and review all of the appointments," Thompson said. (Mon, 04 May 2009 02:20:32 GMT)
Madoff brother demands US$500,000 license fee: trustee lawyer
Bernard Madoff’s brother demanded a US$500,000 licensing fee for part of the market-making unit of the swindler’s firm being sold at auction, a lawyer for the trustee winding down the company said Thursday. (Mon, 04 May 2009 04:47:01 GMT)
Mannatech, former CEO strike agreement with Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reached an agreement that resolves the state’s enforcement actions against Coppell-based Mannatech Inc. and its former CEO, Samuel L. Caster. (Mon, 04 May 2009 05:40:33 GMT)
Whitefish residents hire lawyer to test for contamination from railyard
WHITEFISH - A high-profile trial lawyer from Billings will arrive in Whitefish on Monday, with a plan for detecting suspected railroad contamination in a trendy downtown neighborhood. (Mon, 04 May 2009 05:59:25 GMT)
Historic Thayer hosts U.S. Attorney General
The Thayer Hotel at West Point recently hosted U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who was visiting the Thayer as a guest speaker for a conference held by the West Point Center for the Rule of Law in the historic Crest Room. Pictured from left to right are: Mike Dwyer of Bronxville, the assistant general manager of the Thayer; U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder; and Bob Wilson of Pine Bush, the ... (Mon, 04 May 2009 06:49:06 GMT)
Leading Loan Modification Attorney Announces New Program to Save Homes of Cash-Strapped Americans and Stop Foreclosure
Joseph Hoats, a leading Loan Modification Attorney and founder of Home Stability.com, announces his proprietary Homeowner Stability Solution, providing an affordable and effective legal strategy to protect American homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
My California Defense Lawyer .com Adds New Failure to Appear Section on Website
My California Defense Lawyer.com has recently expanded their growing website to now offer information on failure to appear in court situations. Getting arrested and having to appear in court can be a very nerve racking experience. My California Defense Lawyer has tried to make this process as easy as possible for anyone who finds themselves caught up with the law in a bad way. (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
No club membership for Qasab's lawyer
A storm is brewing for Qasab's defence lawyer Abbas Kazmi within his own community. Islam gymkhana, one of oldest clubs patronised by the Musilm community, has removed Kazmi from the trusteeship of the club. (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:12:25 GMT)
Leading Loan Modification Attorney Announces New Program to Save Homes of Cash-Strapped Americans and Stop Foreclosure
Joseph Hoats, a leading Loan Modification Attorney and founder of Home Stability.com, announces his proprietary Homeowner Stability Solution, providing an affordable and effective legal strategy to protect American homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. (PRWeb May 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/lo (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:20:15 GMT)
City attorney fee hike on council agenda
WATERLOO --- Waterloo's city attorney has not received a fee increase for seven years. (Mon, 04 May 2009 08:25:20 GMT)
Lawyer's letter counters torture report
The top CIA lawyer in charge of overseeing the agency's interrogation program after Sept. 11 says his stance on certain harsh techniques was misrepresented in a Senate hearing and that he actually told Guantanamo Bay officials to be careful, warning that some tactics could violate international protocols. In a Nov. 18 letter to senators on the Armed Services Committee, a copy of which was ... (Mon, 04 May 2009 08:51:50 GMT)
Group: Jailed UK woman in Laos has no lawyer
A pregnant British woman who faces possible death by firing squad in Laos if convicted of drug smuggling has not been assigned a defense lawyer, raising concerns as to whether she would receive a fair trial, a human rights group said Monday. (Mon, 04 May 2009 09:03:00 GMT)
State Attorney General to honor domestic violence victims
South Carolina’s attorney general speaks out against domestic violence at a memorial to a cell phone company worker who was a victim. (Mon, 04 May 2009 09:22:30 GMT)
Former State's Attorney Dick Devine adjusts to slower pace in private practice
There's a little less excitement in Dick Devine's life these days. He doesn't have to prosecute suspects charged in high-profile murder cases or deal with questions about his handling of cases. Still, shifting to private law practice wasn't easy at first, the former Cook County state's attorney says. (Mon, 04 May 2009 09:26:55 GMT)
'No lawyer' for jailed Laos Briton
A pregnant British woman who faces possible death by firing squad in Laos if convicted of drug smuggling has not been assigned a defence lawyer, raising concerns as to whether she would receive a fair trial, a human rights group said. (Mon, 04 May 2009 10:04:58 GMT)
Selebi's lawyer rejects attempt to postpone trial
Police National Commissioner Jackie Selebi's lawyer rejected another attempt by the state to postpone his trial in the Johannesburg High Court on Monday. (Mon, 04 May 2009 10:26:52 GMT)
Lawyer says letter counters torture report
WASHINGTON, May 4 (UPI) -- A CIA lawyer said his letter counseling caution in using harsh interrogation techniques on terror suspects was misrepresented in a U.S. Senate hearing. (Mon, 04 May 2009 12:42:59 GMT)
Dollar Financial Not Liable for Canadian Unit Fees, Lawyer Says
May 4 (Bloomberg) -- Dollar Financial Corp . must not be held liable for the actions of its Canadian unit, National Money Mart Co., which is accused by former customers of charging illegal rates of interest on short-term loans, a lawyer said. (Mon, 04 May 2009 16:57:13 GMT)
SC Attorney General speaks out in North Charleston against domestic violence
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster in North Charleston on Monday said domestic violence is the number one crime in the state and people need to recognize the signs and act. (Mon, 04 May 2009 17:52:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Tangled gear may have doomed boat off NJ
A scallop boat that sank in March, killing six people, might have been doomed when its dredging gear got tangled with another boat or something on the sea floor, the boat owner's lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 04 May 2009 17:54:35 GMT)
Ohio attorney, coach arrested for obscenity
KETTERING, OH (FOX19) - An Ohio attorney and girls basketball coach has been arrested on charges of obscenity. Marc Norman Greenberg, 32, is an attorney and the girls basketball coach at Chaminade-Julienne High School in Dayton. (Mon, 04 May 2009 17:57:28 GMT)
Lawyer: Scallop boat that sank off NJ, killing 6, may have tangled its dredging gear
CAPE MAY, N.J. - The lawyer for the owner of a scallop boat that sank off New Jersey says the vessel might have been doomed when its dredging gear got tangled. (Mon, 04 May 2009 17:57:57 GMT)
Lawyer: Tangled Gear May Have Doomed Boat Off NJ
A scallop boat that sank in March, killing six people, might have been doomed when its dredging gear got tangled with another boat or something on the sea floor, the boat owner's lawyer said Monday. Stevenson Weeks Sr., who represents Capt. Royal Smith Sr., revealed his theory for a possible cause during a Coast Guard hearing examining what caused the Lady Mary to sink about 60 miles off Cape ... (Mon, 04 May 2009 18:02:52 GMT)
State attorney general files charges against ACORN, 2 employees
The state attorney general's office has filed a felony complaint against the activist group ACORN and two of its employees. The criminal complaint lists 26 counts of compensation for registration of voters and another 13 counts of principal to the crime of registration of voters. (Mon, 04 May 2009 18:20:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Tangled gear may have doomed boat
The lawyer for a scallop boat that sank says the vessel might have been doomed when its gear got tangled with another boat or something on the sea floor. (Mon, 04 May 2009 18:21:34 GMT)
Attorney: Mom who killed children was reacting to 'voices'
THIBODAUX - Amy Hebert heard a male voice tell her she must die with her children the morning of Aug. 20, 2007, her attorney told jurors at the start of her trial Monday. (Mon, 04 May 2009 18:34:59 GMT)
Lawyer: Probation Recommended In MySpace Hoax Case
A defense attorney for a Missouri mother involved in an Internet hoax on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide said a presentencing report recommends probation for his client. Lawyer Dean Steward said in court documents filed Sunday that probation officials also suggest Lori Drew pay a $5,000 fine. (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:12:09 GMT)
Local Attorney And Coach Arrested
A Kettering attorney and girls basketball coach at Chaminade-Julienne High School is accused of transferring obscene images to minors. (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:13:43 GMT)
Attorney seeks stay in death case
An attorney for a condemned killer scheduled to die next week by lethal injection is asking the Florida Supreme Court to intervene. (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:18:00 GMT)
Lawyer for convicted murderer Paul Fickling claims Hampden District Attorney William Bennett withholding information ...
SPRINGFIELD - The lawyer for Paul L. Fickling now contends Hampden District Attorney William M. Bennett is continuing to withhold information he believes will clear his client in the two murders for which he was convicted a dozen years ago. (Mon, 04 May 2009 19:36:23 GMT)
Attorney claims Powerball jackpot for DC winner
Associated Press - May 4, 2009 3:45 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The attorney for an 82-year-old southeast Washington man has claimed the $144 million Powerball lottery jackpot for his... (Mon, 04 May 2009 20:02:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Probation recommended in MySpace hoax case
A defense lawyer says officials have recommended probation and a $5,000 fine for a Missouri woman involved in a MySpace hoax on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. (Mon, 04 May 2009 20:14:11 GMT)
DC Attorney Claims Powerball Jackpot
The attorney for an 82-year-old southeast Washington man has claimed the $144 million Powerball lottery jackpot for his client. David Wilmot, the attorney, said Monday he was accepting the money on behalf of Rockson LLC -- a corporation created to protect the man's identity. (Mon, 04 May 2009 20:15:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Probation recommended in MySpace hoax case
Associated Press - May 4, 2009 4:23 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A defense lawyer says officials have recommended probation and a $5,000 fine for a Missouri woman involved in a MySpace hoax on a... (Mon, 04 May 2009 20:39:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Probation recommended in MySpace hoax case
A defense lawyer says officials have recommended probation and a $5,000 fine for a Missouri woman involved in a MySpace hoax on a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. (Mon, 04 May 2009 20:46:18 GMT)
Attorney asks that murder trial for mother of slain Caylee Anthony be moved to south Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - The attorney for a Florida mother charged with killing her toddler daughter has asked a judge to move the trial to south Florida. Jose Baez filed a motion for a change of venue Monday. (Mon, 04 May 2009 21:27:39 GMT)
Housemaid nabbed for lawyer’s slay
A housemaid who was tagged in the murder of a lawyer in Quezon City last year has been arrested after the police tracked her down through her bank account number. (Mon, 04 May 2009 21:59:59 GMT)
Lawyer seeks guardian over California octuplet assets
A Los Angeles lawyer on Monday filed a court petition asking that a guardian be appointed to protect the earnings and assets of octuplets recently born to a woman in California. (Tue, 05 May 2009 00:01:12 GMT)
Attorney General Budget Defeated
The North Dakota House defeats the Attorney General's budget... The main reason they voted down the bill was because it gave Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem a 49 percent increase over two years. Other state officials and employees get five pe (Tue, 05 May 2009 00:21:33 GMT)
Pregnant Briton facing death penalty in Laos over drug smuggling charges 'has not been given a lawyer'
A diplomat and a lawyer are today hoping to visit a British woman who is due to go on trial in Laos accused of smuggling heroin. (Tue, 05 May 2009 00:39:07 GMT)
Superior Court Judge Constance Sweeney outraged at Hampden District Attorney William Bennett for appealing her order ...
SPRINGFIELD - A Superior Court judge expressed outrage Monday that the district attorney is appealing her ruling that the state must reveal the name of the confidential informant police used in a cocaine trafficking investigation. (Tue, 05 May 2009 01:21:29 GMT)
Riverside Countys sheriff, district attorney say proposed budget cuts would be threaten public safety
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco and Sheriff Stanley Sniff told supervisors Monday that proposed budget cuts could decimate public safety despite county staff's offer of alternate spending cuts to soften the impact. (Tue, 05 May 2009 01:51:09 GMT)
Los Angeles lawyer to sue octuplets' mother to protect children
A Los Angeles lawyer announced on Monday that she is suing the woman who threw herself into a controversy by giving birth to octuplets earlier this year through a fertility treatment. Gloria Allred, a famous woman attorney known for her efforts to protect women and children's rights, told a press conference that her legal action is intended to protect the eight infants because Nadya Suleman is ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 02:27:51 GMT)
Casey Anthony's attorney wants trial moved to Miami
Accusing local media in the Orlando, Florida, area of a "barrage" of coverage, Casey Anthony's lead defense attorney asked Monday to have her death-penalty case moved from Orlando to Miami, Florida. (Tue, 05 May 2009 03:05:34 GMT)
Attorney General to sue over auto warranty calls
The state attorney general is suing some of the companies behind phone calls for extended car warranties. (Tue, 05 May 2009 03:09:31 GMT)
Attorney General Promises Judges a New Day at DOJ
In his first confab with the nation's chief federal district judges, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. pledged to raise the bar of professionalism in the Justice Department, acknowledging that current procedure for reviewing complaints against attorneys was too slow and opaque. Holder's words held the promise of reform for the approximately 90 judges attending the annual meeting as discovery ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 03:25:31 GMT)
Life is a trial for Chinese lawyer
Gao Zhisheng, once officially honored for his work, grew bolder in taking on officials. The secret police are thought to have him. For the family of Gao Zhisheng, a maverick lawyer under house arrest for years after confronting the Communist Party head-on, security was so tight that police sometimes sat in the bedroom of their Beijing apartment, insisting the lights remain on all night so they ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 03:36:29 GMT)
Arlington attorney’s $50 million bid for Possum Kingdom Lake acreage is OK’d
An Arlington real estate attorney is nearing a contract to buy 1,200 acres owned by the Brazos River Authority. (Tue, 05 May 2009 03:46:44 GMT)
Fayetteville city attorney gets raise
Fayetteville’s chief attorney, Karen McDonald, will get a 2 percent pay raise and a $5,000 bonus. The City Council voted 8-2 to approve the compensation package Monday after holding three meetings in the past month to conduct her annual evaluation. (Tue, 05 May 2009 04:06:58 GMT)
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