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City Council interviewing attorney candidates
EUREKA -- The City Council will meet four city attorney hopefuls Thursday during a closed session meeting. Six candidates were originally screened for the job currently held on a part-time basis by David Tranberg. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:22:52 GMT)

Find your lawyer for $50
Bar association offers Attorney Connection for those with legal questions. Jul 24, 2006 — The York County Bar Association receives more than a thousand phone calls a year from people needing a lawyer or the answer to a legal question. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:47:03 GMT)

Bracewell & Giuliani Attorney Assumes Presidency of Argentine Energy Business Group, IAPGH
HOUSTON----July 24, 2006--Jose Luis Vittor, an international attorney in the Houston office of Bracewell & Guliani LLP, has taken office as president of the Instituto Argentino del Petroleo y del Gas, Houston . (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT)

A-G wants two-year college system lawyer removed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Alabama Attorney General Troy King wants a lawyer hired by the former two-year college Chancellor Roy Johnson to stop representing the system in a state and federal investigation. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:04:12 GMT)

Power of attorney not enough for SS representation
Family members often are surprised when they learn they cannot obtain information or conduct Social Security business for a relative even if they have a power of attorney. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:05:33 GMT)

High-Profile Attorney Sentenced To Two Years On Meth Charges
A high-profile Lexington attorney who pleaded guilty to trying to make methamphetamine was sentenced to two years in prison in a Lexington courtroom Friday. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:10:31 GMT)

Grayson native named First Assistant U.S. Attorney
ROANOKE - A Grayson County native has been named the second in command of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia. U.S. Attorney John L. Brownlee announced earlier this month that Julie Campbell Dudley has been appointed first assistant United States attorney. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:20:11 GMT)

Italy spy boss refused CIA's kidnap request: lawyer
The CIA did ask Italy's spy agency to help it kidnap a terrorism suspect in Milan in 2003, but the Italians refused because it was illegal, a lawyer representing an Italian agency boss told Reuters on Monday. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:35:35 GMT)

High profile lawyer protests through dress
A high-profile lawyer has taken to wearing women's clothing in what he says is a gender-bending protest against the male-dominated corruption of New Zealand's judicial system. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:20:12 GMT)

Askew's lawyer: Police lied
Cincinnati police were "making up lies" when they reported that Cincinnati Bengal Matthias Askew tried to fight them and resisted during his early morning Sunday arrest, Askew's lawyer said today. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:25:05 GMT)

Miss. Attorney General Recruits Help To Catch Fraud Culprits
Attorney General Jim Hood is recruiting more help to track unscrupulous contractors who may try to swindle storm victims. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:48:24 GMT)

Attorney: Pearlman reneged on promise
An attorney for a well-known New York modeling agency charged today that Orlando entertainment executive Lou Pearlman reneged on promise to back a 10-year, $25 million licensing agreement in 1983. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:56:27 GMT)

Ellard lawyer expects appeal of third murder conviction in Virk case will proceed
VANCOUVER -Â A lawyer expects there will be a fourth trial for Kelly Ellard who was convicted of beating Reena Virk to death. Peter Wilson, Ellard's lawyer, wants either an acquittal or another trial. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:41:49 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demands probe into leaks
Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate the possible leak of the baseball star's medical records in the government's ongoing investigation of Bonds for perjury and tax evasion. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:05:44 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demands probe for leak
SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate the possible lea... (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:27:07 GMT)

Bonds' Attorney Investigates Possible Leak
Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate a possible leak of the Giants slugger's medical records. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:34:06 GMT)

Bonds Lawyer to Ask for Leak Investigation
Baseball star Barry Bonds' lawyer has said he will request that a San Francisco judge investigate a possible leak of the player's medical records. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:51:14 GMT)

Preliminary Hearing Held On Monday For Man Accused Of Abducting Lawyer
A man charged in the kidnapping and assaulting of a Birmingham lawyer in May waived his appearance for his preliminary hearing Monday. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:04:19 GMT)

Bonds' lawyer want leak investigated
Barry Bonds' lawyer is asking federal authorities to investigate the possible leak of the baseball star's medical records in the government's ongoing investigation of Bonds for perjury and tax evasion. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:05:31 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demands leak probe
Lawyer alleges government leaked slugger's medical records Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate the possible leak of the baseball star's medical records in the government's ongoing investigation of Bonds for perjury and tax evasion. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:11:08 GMT)

Attorney Incompetence In Death Sentence Cases Concerns Federal Judge
CINCINNATI (AP) - A federal judge in Cincinnati says the large number of death sentences overturned because of attorney incompetence could tempt lawyers to offer weak defenses. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:13:41 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demands leak probe
Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate the possible leak of the baseball star's medical records in the government's ongoing investigation of Bonds for perjury and tax evasion. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:20:53 GMT)

Bonds' Attorney Demands Leak Probe
Bonds' Attorney Asking Federal Authorities to Investigate Possible Leak of His Medical Records (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:38:30 GMT)

Attorney general warns of telemarketing scam 3:23 PM
A telemarketing scam that surfaced in San Antonio could be headed to North Texas, warns Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. The scam involves telemarketers calling on behalf of Arizona-based EMT Alert claiming to sell a medical card that they falsely say will soon be required by police and fire departments. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:39:56 GMT)

U.S. attorney seeks disposal of weapons
DES MOINES, Iowa - The U.S. attorney's office is seeking the disposal of more than 600 guns owned by an Eldon man, according to court documents filed in U.S. District Court. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:50:57 GMT)

W.R. Grace Lawyer: No Asbestos Deal
An attempt to broker a deal between W.R. Grace & Co. and its asbestos creditors failed, bankruptcy lawyers said Monday. David Bernick, lead bankruptcy lawyer for the specialty chemical company, said it had decided not to negotiate further when asbestos-claim lawyers offered nothing for shareholders. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:53:35 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demands leak probe
Bonds' attorney demands leak probe (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:10:06 GMT)

District Attorney's Office Seeks Help Locating Man Convicted of Murder
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office was looking for Eduardo Franco in connection the 2004 murder of Rogelio Flores, 16. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:21:11 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demanding leak probe
SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate who told a newspaper that Giants had forwarded the baseball star's medical records to a grand jury investigating him for perjury and tax evasion. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:22:35 GMT)

Bataan vets’ lawyer hopes book will push Congress to act
A California trial lawyer who has represented survivors of the 1942 Bataan Death March in a so-far unsuccessful effort to have the veterans paid for the slave labor forced on them in Japan hopes a new book will push Congress to act. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:24:00 GMT)

NZ lawyer wears women's clothes to court
A prominent New Zealand lawyer has turned up to court wearing women's clothing and a handbag in protest at what he says is a male dominated judiciary. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:30:52 GMT)

NZ lawyer wears women's clothes to court
A prominent New Zealand lawyer has turned up to court wearing a skirt and blouse and carrying a handbag in protest at what he says is a male dominated judiciary. (Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:55:54 GMT)

Male lawyer courts women's clothing
A PROMINENT New Zealand lawyer who is bald and mustachioed turned up to court wearing a skirt and blouse and carrying a handbag in protest of what he says is a male dominated judiciary. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:37 GMT)

Bonds' Attorney Demands Leak Probe
Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate who told a newspaper that the Giants forwarded the baseball star's medical records to a grand jury investigating him for perjury and tax evasion. Citing two people familiar with the... (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:14:25 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demands leak probe
Barry Bonds' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate who told a newspaper that the Giants forwarded the baseball star's medical records to a grand jury investigating him for perjury and tax evasion. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:19:40 GMT)

Bonds' Attorney Demands Leak Probe
Bonds' Attorney Asking Federal Authorities to Investigate Possible Leak of His Medical Records (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:23:49 GMT)

U.S. attorney seeks disposal of weapons
DES MOINES, Iowa The U-S attorney's office is seeking the disposal of more than 600 guns owned by an Eldon man. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 02:59:40 GMT)

Attorney General Campaign Money
Democrat Paul Morrison has raised almost $1 million in contributions for his campaign for attorney general. That's more than the Republican incumbent, Phill Kline. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:26:51 GMT)

Attorney general's office investigating Upstate office
The president of the Urban League of the Upstate has resigned and the state has begun a preliminary investigation into the organization's billing for Medicaid services, a spokesman for the state attorney general's office said Monday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:20:30 GMT)

Attorney calls Askew arrest 'overreaction'
CINCINNATI — The attorney for Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Matthias Askew lashed out at Cincinnati police Monday, saying they were "making up lies" when they said his client tried to fight them and flee during his overnight Saturday arrest. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:25:43 GMT)

Cross-dressing NZ lawyer skirts dress code
A male lawyer who appeared in a New Zealand court dressed in an ankle-length skirt, lace stockings and a diamond brooch said on Tuesday he was protesting against a male bias in the country's justice system. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:32:06 GMT)

In court, male lawyer turns up as woman
WELLINGTON: A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated judiciary, a newspaper reported Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:40:35 GMT)

Attorney general's office investigating Upstate office
GREENVILLE, S.C. - The president of the Urban League of the Upstate has resigned and the state has begun a preliminary investigation into the organization's billing for Medicaid services, a spokesman for the state attorney general's office said Monday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:21:32 GMT)

Sanders sworn in as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Tyree Irving conducted the swearing-in ceremony to install Everett T. Sanders as new city attorney for Natchez on Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:24:21 GMT)

Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:37:26 GMT)

Lawyer confirmed as U.S. attorney
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed Rapid City lawyer Marty Jackley as U.S. attorney for South Dakota, filling a post that has been open for more than a year. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 06:18:09 GMT)

Bonds' attorney wants leaks halted
Barry Bonds' attorney threatened yesterday to expose government misconduct if prosecutors pursue perjury and tax-evasion charges against the San Francisco Giants leftfielder. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:35:15 GMT)

Bonds' attorney demands probe
Barry Bonds ' attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate who told a newspaper that the Giants forwarded the baseball star's medical records to a grand jury investigating him for perjury and tax evasion. Citing two people familiar with the probe, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday that the U.S. Attorney's office had received the medical records last week in response (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:49:20 GMT)

Bonds's attorney protests government leak
Barry Bonds's attorney is asking federal authorities to investigate who told a newspaper that the San Francisco Giants forwarded the baseball star's medical records to a grand jury investigating him for perjury and tax evasion. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:11:23 GMT)

Corzine, Menendez refuse to judge attorney general
Gov. Corzine and U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said they'll wait for an investigation to be completed before passing judgment on Attorney General Zulima Farber, who is under fire for responding to a traffic stop where her boyfriend was ticketed, then allowed to drive an unregistered van home. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:14:35 GMT)

Cross-dressing NZ lawyer challenges 'boys' club'
A male lawyer who appeared in a New Zealand court dressed in an ankle-length skirt, lace stockings and a diamond brooch said he was protesting against a male bias in the country's justice system. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:24:50 GMT)

Lawyer Barry Teague dies
Barry Elvin Teague, a prominent Montgomery lawyer who colleagues say had a lasting impact on the legal community, died late Sunday of a heart attack. He was 62. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:10:09 GMT)

Askew's lawyer denies charges
Cincinnati police were "making up lies" when they reported that Cincinnati Bengal Matthias Askew tried to fight them and resisted during his early morning Sunday arrest, Askew's lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:37:06 GMT)

N Zealand lawyer in court in drag
A New Zealand lawyer wears women's clothing in court to highlight male bias in the judiciary. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:15:28 GMT)

Cross-dressing New Zealand lawyer protests "old boys network"
A high profile New Zealand lawyer has taken to wearing women's clothing to court to protest the old boys network he accuses of dominating the country's justice system. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:07:55 GMT)

Polk County attorney to wait on CIETC investigations
DES MOINES, Iowa Polk County Attorney John Sarcone (SAR'-cone) says he'll wait for the outcome of state and federal investigations into the CIETC (C-tech) pay scandal before he reacts to a request to remove a Des Moines city councilman from office. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:28:31 GMT)

Ex-borough attorney seeks job again through bidding process
Former State Sen. John O. Bennett III is among at least seven candidates vying to be named borough attorney through a process that has opened the post and others to a form of bidding, officials confirmed Monday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:51:23 GMT)

Cross-dressing lawyer skirts dress code
A male lawyer who appeared in a New Zealand court dressed in an ankle-length skirt, lace stockings and a diamond brooch said Tuesday he was protesting against a male bias in the country's justice system. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:52:09 GMT)

COURT DELAYS DECISION ON EUROTUNNEL DEBT PROTECTION: LAWYER
PARIS, July 25, 2006 (AFP) - A French court delayed for eight days on Tuesday a decision on protecting Eurotunnel from its debts, a lawyer for the company said, suggesting this offered time for a debt rescue. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:30:33 GMT)

Bonds' attorney blames government for leak
SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds' attorney threatened Monday to expose government misconduct if prosecutors pursue perjury and tax-evasion charges against the Giants left fielder. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:38:15 GMT)

New Zealand lawyer sports skirt to court
A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated judiciary, a newspaper reported Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:25:58 GMT)

New Zealand Lawyer Sports Skirt to Court
A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated judiciary, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Rob Moodie, 67, arrived at Wellington's... (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:14:38 GMT)

Attorney General's Office Says Fletcher May Have Broken State Law
Frankfort (AP) -- The state attorney general's office reports that Governor Fletcher may have broken state law by rejecting six candidates for the Murray State University board of regents. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:57:27 GMT)

Suspended attorney says legal system is 'broken'
An Aloha attorney who was handed a six-month suspension from practicing law June 8 has filed a petition for reconsideration with the Oregon Supreme Court. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:36:01 GMT)

Male lawyer wears dress to protest 'old boys network'
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated... (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:42:32 GMT)

Iran: Prison Term for Rights Lawyer
Abdolfattah Soltani, a lawyer who works with Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, and has defended the journalist Akbar Ganji, one of the country’s most prominent dissidents, said he had been sentenced to five years in prison on charges of disclosing confidential information and opposing the government. Mr. Soltani was arrested a year ago while defending two people accused of (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:43:50 GMT)

Franklin County State’s Attorney releases names of several convicted
Franklin County State's Attorney Tom Dinn recently released the name of several Franklin County residents charged and convicted on a number of offenses. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:17:48 GMT)

Officials sorting out attorney squabble
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Democratic township council is currently in a legal stand-off over just who the township attorney is. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:04:49 GMT)

Town attorney calls resolutions illegal
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The council’s battle over the township attorney position continued at its Monday meeting — with accusations of impropriety being leveled in both directions. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:04:59 GMT)

Gambia: Lawyer Darboe Reacts to Defection Claim, IEC Boss Sacking
The UDP/NRP alliance leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, on Friday described the recent claim of the alleged mass defection of UDP supporters to the ruling APRC as false and self-deceptive. Lawyer Darboe was speaking in an exclusive interview with this paper. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:31:55 GMT)

Lawyer highlights patient rights
A lawyer who successfully brought the status of a man detained in a mental health unit before the courts says the case has important ramifications. The case related to David Chu who was bailed by the Wellington District Court earlier this month to reside at Wellington Hospital. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:36:04 GMT)

Spahalski tested for mental illness; lawyer waits
The lawyer for accused serial killer Robert Bruce Spahalski is still waiting for test results to help him determine if he'll offer an insanity defense. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:40:26 GMT)

Lawyer, Wife Livid Over Breastfeeding Incident
A Deerfield Beach lawyer is on a letter-writing campaign after, he says, a restaurant employee asked his breastfeeding wife to "take it outside." (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:02:11 GMT)

Attorney General exposes emergency card fraud
The Texas Attorney General's Office issued a warning about a company selling cards to ensure fire and ambulance service. The cards are unnecessary. Anyone in need of those services only has to call 911. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:21:38 GMT)

Attorney General exposes emergency card fraud
The Texas Attorney General's office is warning people about an EMT Alert Card phone scam. The caller claims to be working for the city of San Antonio and its fire department. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:23:32 GMT)

Defence lawyer says double-murder case against his client is built on lies
VANCOUVER (CP) - The lawyer for a man accused of killing two people - including a woman who was trying to protect a stranger - told a jury the Crown's case is built on lies and inconsistencies. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:26:00 GMT)

Retired Baldwin County DA takes job as Gulf Shores city attorney
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Former Baldwin County District Attorney David Whetstone is back in public office after a brief foray into retirement. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:38:28 GMT)

Polk County Attorney Looks Into Council Members' Issue
The Polk County Attorney says he is looking into whether to remove any Des Moines city council members named in connection with the ongoing job-agency scandal. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:21:46 GMT)

Attorney general: men offer paving then inflate prices
(Montpelier, VT - AP) - Attorney General William Sorrell is warning Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell says groups of men are traveling door to door and offering to do paving work for a certain price and then charging substantially more once the work is complete. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:57:35 GMT)

Attorney general warns about pavers who overcharge customers
Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday warned Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell said groups of men have approached houses and offered to pave driveways for a certain price and then substantially overcharged the customer once the work was complete. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:46 GMT)

Male lawyer dresses as woman in court demo
A MALE lawyer who appeared in a New Zealand court dressed in an ankle-length skirt, lace stockings and a diamond brooch said yesterday he was protesting against a male bias in the country's justice system. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:30:00 GMT)

Polk County Attorney Looking Into Removing Brooks From Council
Des Moines, July 25, 2006 - The Polk County Attorney says he'll decide in the next month or so whether he'll try to remove a Des Moines councilman because of the CIETC salary scandal. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:14:00 GMT)

Attorney protests by wearing a dress
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 25 (UPI) -- A well-known New Zealand attorney is wearing women's clothing to protest alleged male-dominated corruption in the country's judicial system. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:23:15 GMT)

McLennan County commissioners ask attorney for animal policy
WACO, Texas -- McLennan County commissioners asked the county attorney on Tuesday to recommend a policy on animals in the courthouse, delaying a decision on whether Buff the cocker... (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:56:20 GMT)

Special prosecutor clears Holt County Attorney
A special prosecutor has cleared Holt County Attorney Tom Herzog of any wrongdoing following a complaint filed by the local sheriff over Herzog’s handling of the county’s drug funds. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:10:32 GMT)

Internet fraud slips through police fingers, says Attorney General
Report calls for coordinated clampdown Internet fraud accounts for eight per cent of all fraud in the UK, according to the Attorney General's office, which says that fraud costs the UK billions of pounds every year.… (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:16:43 GMT)

Cora T. Walker, 84, Lawyer Who Broke Racial Ground, Dies
Cora T. Walker was a prominent New York lawyer who nearly 60 years ago became one of the first black women to practice law in the state. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:37:57 GMT)

Prominent lawyer cited in Wheeler sting
Prominent Huntsville media lawyer and Alabama State Bar former President Gary C. Huckaby was among 27 people cited on charges of public indecency and public lewdness in an undercover operation on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge this month. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:21:20 GMT)

Lawyer given no arson info
James Driskell's original lawyer apparently didn't get the goods from cops and Crown attorneys about an arson committed by the man whose testimony helped put Driskell away. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:16:01 GMT)

Cleveland attorney cleared over gifts to state workers
Columbus -- Cleveland attorney Eugene Stevens is back to work helping his corporate clients comply with Ohio liquor laws now that he has beaten back charges that he broke state ethics rules himself. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 08:48:58 GMT)

Senate approves Oklahoma attorney for 10th Circuit judge
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The U.S. Senate confirmed Oklahoma City attorney Jerome Holmes Tuesday for a seat on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Holmes, 44, becomes the first black judge to serve on the Denver-based federal appeals court. Holmes is a director of Crowe & Dunlevy, a prominent Oklahoma law firm with offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Norman.. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:02:27 GMT)

Attorney questions fairness of jury pool
Everyone is entitled to a fair trial in front of an impartial jury of their peers -- but does it matter what their peers look like? One Utah County defense attorney, Michael Esplin, says it does, and he is challenging the fairness of the state's jury system, which he believes systematically discriminates against Hispanics.. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:05:19 GMT)

Lawyer requests media ban for key witness in Brimble inquiry
ELEANOR HALL: The lawyer for one of the men implicated in the death of Brisbane woman Diane Brimble has complained about the media's coverage of the coronial inquest. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:12:40 GMT)

Marine's lawyer pushes for ticket to Iraq
The California lawyer for a Mukilteo Marine accused of murdering an Iraqi civilian insists that he and counsel for other defendants need to go to Iraq and view the death scene firsthand. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:36:13 GMT)

Attorney will investigate Henderson player's death
The Henderson County school district is turning to an outside attorney and medical personnel from Methodist Hospital to investigate the death of a 16-year-old football player who died following practice last week. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:48:24 GMT)

Attorney: Smith not competent for trial
The attorney representing a La Crosse man shot twice after police said he stabbed an officer with a screwdriver in March said Tuesday the man is not competent to stand trial.La Crosse County Circuit Court Judge Roger LeGrand ordered a competency evaluation for Joseph Smith, 23, who in April pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to attempted first-degree (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:52:24 GMT)

Longtime prosecutor fills 1st district attorney spot
Following several years without a first assistant district attorney in his office, Washington County District Attorney John C. Pettit filled the position Tuesday by appointing Michael Lucas to the part-time position. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:10:07 GMT)

Olympia lawyer disbarred Attorney got 90 days in jail for sending nude photo to teen client
The state Supreme Court has disbarred an Olympia attorney who made sexual advances and sent a nude photo of himself to a 17-year-old female client. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:31:24 GMT)

McLennan County commissioners ask attorney for animal policy
WACO, Texas McLennan County commissioners have asked the county attorney to recommend a policy on animals in the courthouse. The request delays a decision... (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:44:03 GMT)

Attorney general warns about pavers who overcharge customers
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday warned Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell said groups of men have approached houses and offered to pave driveways for a certain price and then substantially overcharged the customer once the work was complete. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:56:30 GMT)

SC suspends Arroyo ally-lawyer De Vera
The hammer finally fell and hard on lawyer and administration ally Leonard De Vera after the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday announced his suspension from the practice of law for misusing $12,000 he received from a client. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:04:48 GMT)

PRESIDENT SHOULD QUIT FOR APPOINTING WRONG PEOPLE: FORMER LAWYER
Taipei, July 26 (CNA) A lawyer who helped President Chen Shui-bian win a lawsuit over the legality of his re-election said Wednesday that Chen should step down for having lost legitimacy as president. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:36:10 GMT)

Lawyer is a life-saver
Quick-thinking lawyer Julie Hull became a life-saver when one of her clients suddenly stopped breathing and collapsed during a meeting. Fortunately, the 32-year-old knew exactly how to help the 89-year-old woman as she was a coronary care nurse before pursuing a career in law. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:59:04 GMT)

Clarett Without A Lawyer Two Weeks Before Trial
Troubled former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett is without a lawyer two weeks before his trial is scheduled to start. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:53:43 GMT)

Attorney General: Meth Cases Are Declining Around State
Wisconsin's attorney general credits a new law and a coordinated law enforcement effort for the drop in meth cases in the state. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:56:03 GMT)

Former Employee of Warren County Attorney's Office Accused of Theft
A former employee of the Warren County Attorney's Office is facing theft charges. Warren County Commonwealth's Attorney Chris Cohron says Stacy Denise Ware was indicted on eleven different counts last Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:32:18 GMT)

County Attorney To Appeal Teen's Sentence
The Douglas County attorney says sentence handed down on Tuesday is too lenient. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:59:39 GMT)

Patrons ask for attorney general opinion
MANTADOR, N.D. — Questions that can only be answered by Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem stalled a Mantador School District meeting planning the district's dissolution. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:12:18 GMT)

US Attorney Warns of Ongoing ID Theft Scams
The US attorney is using the indictments of 24 people involved in six separate schemes that stole millions of dollars from individuals and banks to draw attention to the serious problem of identity theft. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:07:10 GMT)

Lawrenceburg attorney Patrick files for family court judge
Lawrenceburg attorney William Patrick announced he would run for family court judge in the November general election. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:01:48 GMT)

Cuomo to air his first television ads in attorney general's race
(Albany, NY - AP) - Democrat Andrew Cuomo says he'll begin airing his first television advertisement of the attorney general's campaign. In the spot, he vows to continue the work of current Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and answers ads from Republican rival Jeanine Pirro. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:12:25 GMT)

Bennett again named borough attorney in Keansburg
KEANSBURG -- Former state Sen. John O. Bennett III was tonight named to the borough attorney's post by a divided Borough Council. Bennett, who was among at least seven candidates, was named to a one-year term. Bennett, a former Republican legislator, served as Keansburg's attorney from 1994 to 2000. He also worked for nearly 30 years as the attorney for Keansburg's school system. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:11:43 GMT)

One sentenced for taping Michael Jackson and lawyer
One of the two men who plead guilty to secretly videotaping Michael Jackson and his lawyer has been sentenced to 8 months in jail. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:30:15 GMT)

Missing Chapel Hill Attorney Charged With Embezzlement
The State Bureau of Investigation Wednesday issued a warrant charging a missing Chapel Hill attorney with embezzlement. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:31:19 GMT)

Parks board to hire attorney to look into fee
HUNTINGTON — The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District hired an attorney Wednesday to research the guidelines for placing a referendum on the November general election ballot asking residents to vote for a fee. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:11:33 GMT)

County files suite against local developer, attorney
Madera County has filed a lawsuit against local developer and attorney John Jamison and eight others for alleged conspiracy, fraud and violations of California state law. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:47:17 GMT)

Calif. trial begins in lawyer's wife death
A high-profile defense attorney who rose to prominence as a television commentator during Scott Peterson's murder trial returned to the airwaves last fall to discuss another grisly killing. Only this time the victim was his wife, and the crime scene was his home. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:36:53 GMT)

Knoxville defense attorney talks about insanity defense
A Knoxville defense attorney believes Andrea Yates will spend the rest of her life in a mental institution. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:41:27 GMT)

Attorney general christens city veterans museum
By CHARLES W. KIM Register Citizen Staff TORRINGTON - State Attorney General and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Richard Blumenthal officially opened the Honor Veterans' Museum inside the new Veterans Service Office in Fuessenich Park on Wednesday evening. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:36:44 GMT)

Lawyer Is Upping the Ante in Claims of Idea Theft in Hollywood
"I'll fight to the death for writers," says John A. Marder, the latest in a long line of gadfly attorneys who contend that it’s their job to keep the studios honest. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:08:12 GMT)

Attorney: Confidentiality violated
Rick Thompson's attorney said Phillipsburg School Board members violated his client's right to confidentiality when they publicly spoke about the investigation into the former high school wrestling coach. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:09:53 GMT)

City to ask Attorney General about camping, ATV ban
ðPressure from citizens and questions about what City Attorney Rob Robinson actually asked the State Attorney General for, moves the commissioners to ask for an AGO opinion on regulating recreational activities on private property. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:23:06 GMT)

Missing lawyer's wife asks ASEAN for help
The wife of a missing Thai lawyer has appealed to the Southeast Asian regional body to pressure Bangkok to investigate human rights violations. Somchai Neelaphaichit went missing in March 2004 shortly after mobilizing a protest against the implementation of martial law in southern Thailand. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:27:49 GMT)

Lawyer Is Upping the Ante in Claims of Idea Theft in Hollywood
"I'll fight to the death for writers," says John A. Marder, the latest in a long line of gadfly lawyers who contend that it’s their job to keep the studios honest. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:44:58 GMT)

Local attorney suspended
YOUNGSTOWN — An attorney who had been found in contempt of court by three different area judges has been suspended from practicing law for a year. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:16:30 GMT)

Former state's attorney prefers private practice
BELLE FOURCHE -- Butte County State's Attorney Jim Seward will leave his job to enter into a law practice in Spearfish. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:30:38 GMT)

Lawyer: Client innocent in slaying
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The Pasadena firefighter accused of fatally stabbing his wife last week will be proved not guilty during a trial, his lawyer said Wednesday, adding that he believes the account of the slaying given by authorities is inaccurate. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:04:24 GMT)

Attorney says Chisley being held illegally
BELLEFONTE -- The attorney representing former Penn State football player Lavon Chisley is trying to force Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira to show his hand -- essentially to determine if he will charge her client in the slaying of a Penn State senior. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:08:52 GMT)

Firefighter Burton lawyer decries slaying claims
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A Pasadena firefighter accused of fatally stabbing his wife last week will be proven not guilty during a trial, his lawyer said Wednesday, adding that he believes the account of the slaying given by authorities is inaccurate. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:13:07 GMT)

UA professor held in Israel sees lawyer
A University of Akron professor detained July 8 in Israel on allegations of spying saw his lawyer for the first time Wednesday when a gag order was lifted. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:31:22 GMT)

U.S. attorney seeks sentence reduction
SAN DIEGO ---- The U.S. attorney's office is asking a federal judge to reduce the sentence that the former chief executive officer of a now-defunct Carlsbad mortgage lending company received for his role in a scam that bilked investors out of about 330 million. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:13:48 GMT)

'Likeable idiot' drives lawyer around bend
Britain's most convicted driver has been described by his lawyer as a "likeable idiot" after he was sent to prison for five months for flouting his 48th driving ban. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:13:52 GMT)

Attorney to research possible park fee
HUNTINGTON -- The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District hired an attorney Wednesday to research the guidelines for placing a referendum on the November general election ballot asking residents to vote for a fee. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:14:21 GMT)