Tag Archives: Interpreting lawyers

When a legal client ignores court orders…

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Naomi

…the law firm representing him will sue. Him, that is. Their client. After firing him. I.e., a lawyer isn’t going to fall on his sword and take a contempt charge from a judge if his client hasn’t turned over material … Continue reading →

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Depositions: Must defendants be deposed?

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Naomi

A search string today: “I am a defendant. Why would my attorney schedule me for a deposition?” Answer: Whaaa? Real answer: because your attorney undoubtedly received a deposition subpoena from the plaintiff’s attorney requiring that you be deposed, and then … Continue reading →

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“Lawyers Sanctioned $317K for Statements in Divorce Case”

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Naomi

What did they say???? I want to know. But can’t find out without taking a hugely expensive subscription to the New York Law Journal. This is all I know: A Manhattan Supreme Court judge has levied a $317,000 sanction against … Continue reading →

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