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Defense Lawyer Argues Women Are “The Weaker Sex” in Rape Case

Summary: During a rape trial, a defense attorney shockingly said that women lie because they are of the "weaker sex."…

Frank Racano Pleaded Guilty to Stealing from Late Judge John Phillips Estate

Summary: An attorney hired to help with the estate of the late Judge John Phillips was sentenced to up to…

Christopher Cicero Faces Disbarment for Fourth Instance of Misconduct

Summary: After being suspended in 2014 for trying to fraudulently eliminate a speeding ticket against him, attorney Chris Cicero may…

Patrick Hudec, with History of Failed Communication with Clients, Faces 60-Day Suspension

Summary: Wisconsin attorney Patrick Hudec could be suspended for 60-days for misconduct related to two recent matters and a history…

Steven Morelli Believed to Have Stolen from Four Clients, Turns into Over 20 Clients during Investigation

Summary: A New York attorney’s initial arrest of stealing money from four clients last year grew to over 20 clients…

February 2017 California Disbarments

Summary: California disbarred 15 attorneys in the month of February for various violations including misappropriation of funds and criminal charges.…

Canadian Lawyer Can Resume Practicing after Injecting Friend with Heroin

Summary: After injecting a friend with heroin who ended up overdosing and dying in her home, a lawyer in Hamilton,…

Ex-Attorney Arrested for Stealing from Special Needs Clients

Summary: An attorney is Pennsylvania was disbarred last year and now faces criminal charges for stealing money from the trusts…

Salem Lawyer Disbarred over Financial Misconduct

Summary: A Massachusetts attorney was disbarred last month for mishandling client money.  Greed cast a spell over a Salem, Massuchetts…

Surprise! Surprise! Lawyer Named High-Paying Miserable Job

Summary: Time Magazine said that lawyer is one of the most soul-crushing, high-paying jobs out there.  There have been numerous studies…

Is This the World’s Worst Attorney Job?

Summary: A recent ad in the New York Times called for an immigration attorney who was willing to work for…

Authorities Capture Con Man in Florida

Summary: A man with many aliases was captured by police in Florida after he defrauded investors out of $1.5 million…