Convicted Attorney Michael Harssema Wants a New Trial
Summary: Disbarred attorney Michael Harssema was convicted of sexually assaulting a child but he claims he never touched her. Disbarred…
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Law Firms of All Sizes Must Deal with Cybersecurity Issues
Summary: Ensuring client information is kept safe is a requirement that clients are demanding from their law firms. Data breaches…
Texas Senator Carlos Ureti Used Sex to Convince Client to Invest in Ponzi Scheme
Summary: First accused of sexual harassment in addition to participating in a Ponzi scheme, Texan Senator Uresti is now accused…
Steve Farese’s Client Found Not Guilty of Rape
Summary: Despite making sexist remarks during a rape trial, Memphis attorney Steve Farese was able to get his client cleared…
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…
Florida Attorney Charged Client for Birthday Party, Yard Work, and More
Summary: Milton area attorney Jennifer Byrom took over as guardian of a widowed client’s property, charging her for throwing a…
Attorney Uses Clients Funds to Pay Personal Bills
Summary: A Stratford attorney removed money from an escrow account in dispute with the client to his personal account which…
Landscaper Masturbates into Homeowners Orange Juice Carton, Returns It to Fridge
Summary: A 72-year-old landscaper was given 100 days in jail after he used a client’s orange juice carton to ejaculate…
Montgomery Attorney Accused of Raping Client
Summary: A Montgomery County defense lawyer is on trial for raping his client nearly two years ago when he was…
San Antonio Lawyer Forged Signatures
Summary: A San Antonio lawyer has been accused of forging the signatures of multiple judges in an attempt to hide…
Woman Says She Traded Sex for Legal Services
Summary: A woman says her attorney demanded sex for legal services. A 25-year-old woman arrested on intoxication manslaughter charges is now claiming…
Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Thursday, March 25, and here's a look back at yesterday's news... Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman…