Bank accounts locked and cash withdrawn after elderly gave power to law firm partnerElderly and vulnerable clients lost control over their finances to an Essex law firm, highlighting critical regulatory oversights in lasting power of attorney practices.
Florida Bar ex-president sued by divorce client for $1.1 million. Didn't pay bill, lawyer saysA former client alleges Miami attorney Dori Foster-Morales' legal malpractice caused her $1.1 million loss, while the attorney contends the lawsuit is retaliatory.
Attorney Says Law Firm Filmed Pornos In His OfficeA lawyer's partners used their firm to film and profit from pornography without his consent, violating trust and partnership agreements.
NYC lawyer admits he gamed immigration system in plea that could force him to pay $16M in restitutionA Bronx immigration lawyer faces 10 years in prison for fraudulently fast-tracking asylum seekers' claims by exploiting domestic abuse laws.
Ex-LI real estate attorney gets prison for unsophisticated theftA former attorney stole over $800,000 from clients and received a prison sentence, demonstrating a severe breach of trust in legal ethics.
Mega Biglaw Firm Facing $180 Million Malpractice Case For Second TimeDLA Piper's malpractice lawsuit against Chinese software company Link Motion revived by Second Circuit decision.