Lawyer Discipline

Who is Laura Stoll, a Liar Lawyer at Goodwin Procter LLP?

Laura A. Stoll is a partner in Goodwin Procter LLP's Financial Industry and Consumer Financial Services Litigation practices, Los Angeles Office.

Judge Tim Nolan Sentenced: The Threats, Manipulation and Ultimate Abuse Ends for the Victims, But Not Their Pain.

An ex-judge Timothy Nolan, 71, was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for human trafficking case. A former Campbell County District...

The Life and Crimes of Former State Judge Leticia Astacio

The sanction of removal of a judge typically is reserved for truly egregious circumstances that extend beyond the limits of even extremely...

What is A Civil Rights Violation Under the Color of Law?

Color of law refers to an appearance of legal power to act that may operate in violation of law. Color of law may include public officials and...

Florida Bar’s Eleven Villains. No, We’re Not Talking about the Eleventh Circuit on This Occasion.

Eleven attorneys on the most recent Florida Bar discipline report made heavy usage of Lie and Steal, or Misappropriating Funds.

There’s a Humungus Cat Fight from the Benches, Including a Naked Attorney Dippin’ into Unethical Behavior in This Colorado Court

Who is Rebecca ‘Becky’ Neal, D.C. Bar, Washington?

Fraud is a generic term which embraces all the multifarious means ... resorted to by one individual to gain an advantage over...

No Glossin’ Required on a Void Order Sayeth The Constitution. Fraud By The Court Commands Reversal.

The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that federal courts possess the inherent power to vacate their own judgments upon proof that a...

A Story About Pro Se versus Eleventh Circuit Judges

How does the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit deals with Pro Se Appeals? It requires appeal to be glossed over...

Attorney Describes Theft of $2.8M as a Discretionary Bonus But Later Admits to His ‘Mistake’. A Common Term Amongst Thievin’ Lawyers.

I disbursed the $2.5 million as discretionary bonuses and that I preserved (an additional) $341,000 in an escrow account which was in...

A Hunter or a Howler? Fifth Circuit Chief Judge Unlawfully Implements Threat Management Process Against Elder Victims of Judicial Misconduct

For the Chief Judge to claim the Burkes complaint is merit-based, conclusory and issue a warning violates the Judicial rules as well...

Bench and Bar of Minnesota: A Lawyer Refresher on Civility and Ethics

While Minnesota’s oath appears to have always mentioned civility, some states, such as Texas, added civility to their oath as recently as...

Florida Attorney Scott Strems Receives Good News About His Potential Disbarment from Judge

In Fl. Bar v Scott Strems, referee and judge Denaro's recommendation fell short of the disbarment punishment sought by the the Florida...

A Debt Collector or Any Agent Is Legislatively Disbarred from Authoring a Response to a QWR

In the Burkes reply brief to their lawsuit on appeal at the court of appeals for the Fifth Circuit, they show the...

Judge Rhesa Barksdale: The Role of Civility in Appellate Advocacy (1999)

The Role of Civility in Appellate Advocacy; The Honorable Rhesa Barksdale, an appellate judge, Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Goodwin Law’s Hall of Shame

Tampa Attorney Toledo Torpedo’d

Tampa Attorney Jose Toledo was married to State Representative Jackie Toledo until his marriage fell apart and so did his law practice.

The Texas Foreclosure Manual

Texas Foreclosure Manual, Includes 2019 Supplement. This essential resource, written for the general practitioner and real estate expert in mind, provides over...