Tag Archives: Interpreting lawyers

One lawyer’s bad behavior: smuggling drugs

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Naomi

Into a prison, for one of his clients. But the way he did it? Oh dear. Or, as Above the Law more or less delicately puts it: “Lawyer arrested with a whole lot of cocaine hidden in a very uncomfortable … Continue reading →

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Depositions: can a lawyer search a deponent?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Naomi

Here’s a search string I just got: “defense lawyer searched me at deposition.” OMG. Did that actually happen? I’m now sitting here at my keyboard with my mind sparking off in all sorts of directions, trying to imagine how anything … Continue reading →

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“Elder lawyer” embezzled from clients

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Naomi

Can you imagine? A lawyer who’s chosen specialty is “elder law”, i.e., protecting older people from, among other things, being victimized by unscrupulous con men or family members, victimized her (elder) clients to the tune of $797,000. I believe this … Continue reading →

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