Attorney and Law Firm Resources

Home

Attorney News

Attorney Directory 1

Attorney Directory 2

Attorney Directory 3

About

Resources

News Archive

Aug 2008 | Jul 2008 | Jun 2008 | May 2008 | Apr 2008 | Mar 2008 | Feb 2008 | Jan 2008 | Dec 2007 | Nov 2007 | Oct 2007 | Sep 2007 | Aug 2007 | Jul 2007 | Jun 2007 | May 2007 | Apr 2007 | Mar 2007 | Feb 2007 | Jan 2007 | Dec 2006 | Nov 2006 | Oct 2006 | Sep 2006 | Aug 2006 | Jul 2006 | Jun 2006 | May 2006

Attorney News Nov 2006

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next

Prison system's top lawyer is charged in traffic accident
DUI ALLEGATION Prison system lawyer charged HARRISBURG -- The state prison system's highest-ranking lawyer was charged with crashing his car into the back of a pregnant driver's minivan while drunk, then fleeing the scene. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:11:01 GMT)

Lawyer was avid sportsman
ROCKFORD -- As a corporate lawyer, Terry Moran was instrumental in helping companies such as Gentex and X-Rite get off the ground. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:07:39 GMT)

Knoxville Attorney Cited for Assault at McDonald's
A prominent Knox County defense attorney is facing an assault charge this afternoon after an incident Monday night on "The Strip". (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:08:42 GMT)

Attorney Says Teacher Did Nothing Wrong in Crypt Visit
TAZEWELL, Va. (AP) - The attorney for a Bland County high school teacher accused of sneaking into a burial vault with two students and handling the bones of a corpse -- says she did nothing wrong. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:08:56 GMT)

Aishwarya has no knowledge of Euro-containing packet: Lawyer
Actress Aishwarya Rai's lawyer today said his client has no knowledge of the packet that was addressed to her containing 23,000 euros and she has not been summoned by the Customs department for questioning in this regard. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:21:34 GMT)

Ghent attorney Shallo named to board of Kinderhook bank
National Union Bank of Kinderhook has named a Ghent attorney and certified public accountant to its board of directors. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:30:02 GMT)

Attorney Shows Up To Court Having Drunk Alcohol
A kidnapping suspect gets a lucky break after his attorney showed up to court after drinking alcohol. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:28:01 GMT)

Attorney Shows Up To Court Having Drunk Alcohol
A kidnapping suspect got a lucky break after his attorney showed up to court after drinking alcohol. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:49:22 GMT)

Creamy layer: Attorney General's opinion sought
NEW DELHI: : The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Dalit Affairs has sought the Attorney General's opinion on the recent Supreme Court judgment, which held that the "creamy layer" among the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes be excluded from the ... (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:19:25 GMT)

Gambia: New Attorney General Appointed
Kebba Sanyang, Principal Magistrate of the Kanifing Magistrate court was yesterday appointed as the Attorney General and Secretary of State for Justice with effect from November 13, 2006. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:23:47 GMT)

Accused kidnapper free, tipsy attorney may have helped
A man once charged with kidnapping his wife is free, in part because his attorney showed up tipsy to court. A judge declared a mistrial and the defendant's new lawyer cut a deal with prosecutors. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:28:11 GMT)

Nigeria: Lawyer's Law And the Law
It may sound strange to talk of a law distinct from lawyer's law. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:08:47 GMT)

State attorney's office investigating charter-school deal
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office is investigating allegations that came out of an audit of Mater Academy, one of South Florida's largest charter schools, spokesman Ed Griffith said Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:33:10 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General says no region immune to human trafficking
BUFFALO, N.Y. U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzales today announced the creation of a human trafficking task force in western New York. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:03:46 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General says no region immune to human trafficking
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales today announced the creation of a human trafficking task force in western New York. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:08:54 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General says no region immune to human trafficking
(Buffalo, NY - AP) - US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales today announced the creation of a human trafficking task force in western New York. Buffalo was among 10 cities to receive funding last month to focus on anti-trafficking efforts. Nationally, 32 such task forces already exist. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:18:19 GMT)

Blunt names his lawyer Missouri's new health director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Less than 24 hours after announcing the state health director was leaving, Gov. Matt Blunt named his top lawyer as the replacement Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:21:42 GMT)

Lawyer files motions over jail incident
Jefferson City lawyer Sam Trapp on Monday filed a motion in federal court to get more information from the Cole County Jail staff about a Nov. 1 sexual incident there. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:40:49 GMT)

Porco’s Attorney Says Jury Broke Rules
Albany, N.Y. - Christopher Porco's attorney asked a judge to set aside his murder conviction. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:15:37 GMT)

7News Follow-Up: Cash Charged by LA Attorney General
A local business owner faces more charges following an investigation by the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:16:01 GMT)

Attorney General Elect Meets Sheriffs
Just days after the election a newly elected state official is getting a head start in his position, right here in Zanesville. Attorney General Elect Marc Dann joined the Buckeye State Sheriffs Asso... (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:21:24 GMT)

Dassey attorney asks judge to toss boys statements
MANITOWOC The new attorney for the teenager charged in Teresa Halbachs death wants the boys previous statements to police thrown out, and wants the case sent back for a preliminary hearing. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:33:35 GMT)

Attorney General Speaks Out On Water Quality
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Drew Edmondson, who is suing Arkansas poultry producers over alleged pollution of Oklahoma lakes and streams by chicken litter, said Tuesday the state will face dire consequences if it does not protect the quality of its water. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:25:28 GMT)

Anthony A. Lapham, 70, Former C.I.A. Lawyer, Dies
Anthony A. Lapham was the Central Intelligence Agency?s top lawyer in the 1970s when the agency was reeling from Congressional investigations into questionable and illegal activities. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:10:02 GMT)

Aishwarya has no knowledge of Euro-containing packet: Lawyer
Mumbai, Nov 14: Actress Aishwarya Rai's lawyer today said his client has no knowledge of the packet that was addressed to her containing 23,000 euros and she has not been summoned by the Customs department for questioning in this regard. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:02:09 GMT)

Chief says District Attorney cleared L.A. officers in videotaped pepper spraying
LOS ANGELES -- A district attorney's investigation has already cleared police officers of wrongdoing in the pepper-spraying of a handcuffed man in police car that came to light when videotape of the February 2005 incident was released by an attorney this week, police Chief William Bratton said Tuesday. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:15:27 GMT)

JUB attorney: All property owners will pay if bond issue fails
If voters in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs fail to pass bond issues in those communities next month and a federal court steps in to order improvements to a regional wastewater treatment plant, every property owner in both communities, whether or not they are hooked up to sewer lines, will pay the price of the work and fines, warned an attorney representing the plant's governing board. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:20:08 GMT)

Deadly Shooting at East Texas Attorney's Home
One person is dead after a shooting in Texarkana and a well-known attorney is being questioned by police. It happened just after 8:00 Tuesday night on Westline Avenue in Wake Village, Texas, just west of Texarkana. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:02:45 GMT)

Creel Attends Attorney General's Celebration
Red Bay Police Chief Pat Creel attended a campaign celebration held at Montgomery's Embassy Suites Tuesday night. The celebration turned to a victory party after it was announced that Troy King was re-elected as Attorney General, Creel said. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:11:01 GMT)

Civil-rights attorney Griffin to speak at Bill of Rights dinner
Civil-rights attorney Anthony Griffin will be the keynote speaker for the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation Bill of Rights dinner on Saturday. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:12:37 GMT)

E. Orange attorney cleared in ethics case
An ethics complaint has been dismissed against a prominent East Orange attorney. A three-member panel Monday rejected allegations originally brought by a former client that longtime civil rights lawyer Eldridge Hawkins mishandled her case. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:25:50 GMT)

Parliament theft accused too sick to face charges, lawyer says
The lawyer for a 76-year-old man accused of stealing from Queensland Parliament says his client is too sick to face the charges. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:25:51 GMT)

Man on plane wasn't in mood, lawyer says
A lawyer says a California man was not having sex on a Triangle-bound plane. He was just sick on the plane. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:32:12 GMT)

Local attorney Morrow named Bal Masque's King Ormé LXI
Pam Harmon, Bal Masque Mardi Gras Pageant chairman for the Opelousas Garden Club, announced this week that attorney Craig Morrow will rule as King Orme LXI in the 61st annual Bal Masque Mardi Gras Pageant. Theme of the pageant will be "Orme's Kingdom of Utopia." (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:38:50 GMT)

Wilkerson case referred to attorney general
State Senator Dianne Wilkerson has been referred to the attorney general's office for alleged misuse of campaign funds for the second time in four years. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:53:23 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer blames lost mail for lost license
A disbarred lawyer who lost reelection to the school board is blaming the post office for losing notices his license was in jeopardy. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:14 GMT)

Attorney defends yelling at workers
SHELTON - Thurston County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jack Jones said Tuesday he regretted yelling at several female co-workers, but he said the need for precision in dealing with felony criminal cases "sometimes brings out high emotions." (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:09:27 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Says No Region Immune to Human Trafficking
Buffalo, N.Y. (AP) -- On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced the creation of a human trafficking task force in Western New York. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:01:02 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer blames lost mail for lost license
CONCORD, N.H. A disbarred lawyer who lost reelection to the Concord (New Hampshire) school board is blaming the post office for losing notices his license was in jeopardy. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:20:54 GMT)

Assistant state attorney dies while hiking Mount Helena
HELENA, Mont. Authorities say a chief assistant state attorney for Palm Beach County died while hiking Mount Helena. The coroner's office says Kenneth... (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:39:43 GMT)

Attorney General speaks out against dredging
The Rhode Island Attorney General told environmental officials that a request to dredge in Mount Hope Bay showed "callous disrespect" for residents of the state. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:43:22 GMT)

Springfield man charged with pretending to be a lawyer
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - A 50-year-old Springfield man is accused of posing as a lawyer and fraudulently accepting more than $38,000 from at least four people. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:50:27 GMT)

Blunt names his lawyer Missouri's new health director
Less than 24 hours after announcing the state health director was leaving, Gov. Matt Blunt named his top lawyer as the replacement Tuesday. The governor's office said Blunt appointed Jane Drummond director of the state Department of Health and Senior Services. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:51:18 GMT)

More Charges Brought Over Lawyer's Halloween Stunt
The Democratic lawyer who donned an Osama bin Laden costume -- complete with toy assault rifle -- to make a political statement in South Portland on Halloween is facing additional charges over the incident. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:33:07 GMT)

Disbarred Lawyer Blames Lost Mail For Lost License
CONCORD, N.H. -- A disbarred lawyer who lost re-election to the school board is blaming the post office for losing notices his license was in jeopardy. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:03:35 GMT)

Naomi's lawyer could consider deal
Supermodel Naomi Campbell could end up doing community service if she accepts a plea bargain over allegations that she threw her mobile phone at her maid's head, her lawyer said after she appeared briefly in a New York court. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:22:26 GMT)

PBC Assistant State Attorney Dies While Hiking Mount Helena
Authorities said a chief assistant state attorney for Palm Beach County died while hiking Mount Helena. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:21:17 GMT)

Attorney alleges Santa Fe City Council violated Open Meetings Act
SANTA FE An attorney alleges the Santa Fe City Council held an illegal closed-door meeting. Sherry Tippett of Albuquerque contends the council violated the state... (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:56:34 GMT)

Gambia: President Jammeh Names Attorney General
Finally, Gambia's belligerant President Yahya Jammeh has appointed a new Attorney General & Secretary of State for Justice to head that chequered mini- west African state's rustic Justic Department. He is Principal Magistrate Kebba Sanyang. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:06:27 GMT)

Attorney: Santa Fe Council violated Open Meetings Act
SANTA FE (AP) - An attorney alleges the Santa Fe City Council held an illegal closed-door meeting. Sherry Tippett of Albuquerque contends the council violated the state Open Meetings Act. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:13:07 GMT)

Stenehjem names state senator as deputy attorney general...
Attorney General [[kxtopic:wayne-stenehjem:t[Wayne Stenehjem]:t]] has hired a Cavalier state senator as his deputy. Tom Trenbeath (TREN'-beth) says he'll resign his Senate seat before taking the job. His first day is November 27th. Trenbeat (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:39:43 GMT)

More Charges Brought Over Lawyer's Halloween Stunt
The Democratic lawyer who donned an Osama bin Laden costume replete with toy assault rifle to make a political statement in South Portland on Halloween is facing additional charges over the incident. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:37:47 GMT)

Lawyer Disputes Claims of Sex on Plane
Lawyer Disputes Feds' Claim That His Client Engaged in 'Overt Sexual Activity' on Airliner (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:52:32 GMT)

Maine Lawyer Charged With Terrorizing Over Bin Laden Costume
A Maine lawyer who stood on Interstate 295 dressed as Usama bin Laden on Halloween has been charged with terrorizing and reckless conduct. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:05:41 GMT)

Lawyer arrested for Osama prank
A US lawyer who dressed as Osama bin Laden, waving a toy rifle at rush-hour traffic, was lucky he wasn't shot dead. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:08:51 GMT)

Attorney Eino Zapata announces for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3
Local attorney Eino Zapata, Republican, has announced his candidacy for the office of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 33 years since his graduation from St. Mary's School of Law with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence in August of 1973. Attorney Zapata also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southwest Texas State University. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:07:52 GMT)

Springfield man charged with pretending to be a lawyer
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A 50-year-old Springfield man is accused of posing as a lawyer and fraudulently accepting more than $38,000 from at least four people. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:46:19 GMT)

Attorney pleads to mail fraud
Muskegon attorney Philip M. Stoffan has pleaded guilty in federal court to mail fraud in a case involving scamming a physicians group he represented in 2004. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:27:45 GMT)

Attorney Appointed for Accused Coach
An Amarillo attorney could help determine if a Spearman coach will keep his job. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:21:08 GMT)

County: Father's attorney blocking child support agreement
NEWARK — An agreement to reimburse a custodial father for child support payments to his deceased ex-wife has been rejected by the man’s attorney. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:06:50 GMT)

Through her attorney, Calvano fires back at APD
The attorney for expelled Aspen police officer Melinda Calvano contends her termination had little to do with a widely publicized use-of-force incident. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:56:34 GMT)

Lawyer Tied to Kickbacks Quits the Bar
A former partner at Greenberg Traurig formally resigned from the New York bar after admitting that he took $1.3 million in kickbacks. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:59:23 GMT)

Step 1 in Starting a Small Business: Hire a Lawyer
When starting a business, even the most sophisticated of businesspeople find that they need a lawyer to guide them through the most basic of decisions. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:59:43 GMT)

Estate planning attorney learns about retirement at conference
WARREN -- Estate planning attorney Alan L. Augulis completed extensive training at a recent educational conference in Las Vegas sponsored by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:12:10 GMT)

Debnam claims Attorney-General is under investigation
New South Wales Opposition Leader Peter Debnam has bowed to pressure and named Attorney-General Bob Debus as the minister he claims is under investigation by the Police Integrity Commission. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:13:00 GMT)

City, county to hire lawyer to settle tax dispute
Columbia and Richland County have agreed to hire an accountant and a lawyer to decide who’s right in a simmering tax dispute. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:17:45 GMT)

Ullrich hires drug lawyer
BERLIN - A specialist doping lawyer claims that he has been hired by former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich to clear his name. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:28:46 GMT)

Attorney general would add most automated messages to Missouri's No Call list
In the 10 days before the election last week, the Missouri attorney general's office was deluged with more than 800 complaints from people fed up with annoying phone calls from politicians. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 05:52:22 GMT)

Lawyer: Accuser to drop charges
Maurice Golden's lawyer said he wants his client's bail reduced, claiming the accuser told him she wants to drop charges. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 06:12:16 GMT)

Bluffdale mayor and ex-city attorney wed
It's a match made in Bluffdale: Mayor Claudia Anderson and former city attorney Dale Gardiner have tied the knot. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:27:53 GMT)

Comcast hires FCC lawyer as lobbyist
Comcast Corp., the biggest U.S. cable television company, hired Mary McManus, a lawyer with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, as a senior lobbyist. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:39:14 GMT)

Mildred Younger, 86; GOP activist, wife of former state attorney general
Mildred Younger, a Republican Party activist for three decades who helped guide the career of her husband, former state attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Evelle J. Younger, died Wednesday at her home in Pasadena after a long illness. She was 86. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:07:59 GMT)

Democratic attorney elected in Moorestown
A 36-year-old Democratic attorney and political neophyte has ended the 27-year reign of Howard Miller, a Moorestown councilman and former mayor. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:12:01 GMT)

Lawyer: Client stole $2.4 million to pay medical bills
A former clerk accused of stealing more than $2.4 million from Broward Workforce One used the money to pay her mother's medical bills, her lawyer said in court Wednesday. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:21:39 GMT)

Attorney general defends Prop. 83
California's attorney general has come out in support of a measure recently approved by state voters that tightens restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:33:04 GMT)

State attorney general says rooting out corruption takes time
State Attorney General Stuart Rabner, who has promised to slay the public-corruption dragon, on Wednesday revealed his view of how to snare such targets: "You catch a lot of frogs before you've got a prince." (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:45:41 GMT)

Attorney cleared of malpractice
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a local attorney accused of malpractice. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:11:35 GMT)

State senator is named deputy attorney general
Cavalier state Sen. Tom Trenbeath has been hired as North Dakota's chief deputy attorney general, and he plans to resign his Senate seat before he begins the job Nov. 27. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:12:39 GMT)

Loser asks for recount in Warren attorney race
There will be a recount of votes for Warren County attorney because the losing candidate says the county auditor’s office mishandled ballots on... (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:20:22 GMT)

LAWYER BUGGY OVER SPUD SNAFU
A Manhattan lawyer wants some justice from a Wendy's restaurant after nearly biting into a cockroach that somehow made it into his baked potato, court papers say. David Colgan says he was at Wendy's in Washington Heights in October 2005 when his... (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:31:04 GMT)

PCOC Lawyer Appeals Board's Guilty Verdict
BARTOW - A Tampa lawyer representing the Polk County Opportunity Council board of directors asked Chief Judge Ron Herring on Tuesday to overturn the decision that 10 members of the board violated the state's open-meetings law. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:04:05 GMT)

City lawyer kicked to the ground and murdered
A young City lawyer was knocked to the ground, kicked in the face and then stabbed to death as he tried to flee two teenage robbers, a court heard on Thursday. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:05:40 GMT)

High court suspends lawyer for actions in personal-injury case
A Columbus lawyer was suspended indefinitely by the Ohio Supreme Court yesterday for improperly representing an accident victim. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:13:00 GMT)

Lawyer Murder: 'Let's Rob This Guy'
A City lawyer was floored with a flying kick and booted in the face before being stabbed to death, a court has heard. Tom ap Rhys Pryce was killed minutes after leaving a Tube station as he returned home from an evening out with friends. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:17:32 GMT)

Lawyer's drunk-driving comment sparks outrage
A lawyer representing a man accused of killing two people while driving drunk is standing by a controversial statement in which he asserted "I don't see what the big public outcry is." (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:37:21 GMT)

Court hears last moments of stabbed lawyer
A teenager accused of murdering a young lawyer as he walked home in West London has described the last moments of the young man's life.... (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:05:59 GMT)

Attorney general, Homeland Security chief in Asheville today
ASHEVILLE -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff are scheduled to be at the Biltmore Estate today to talk to Canadian officials about cross-border crimefighting. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:04:25 GMT)

Microsoft Attorney Says Company's Products Great Value
An attorney for Microsoft Corp. says its company's products are successful because consumers get great value. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:06:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Ryan should get pension from offices untouched by scandal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A lawyer for George Ryan argued Wednesday that the disgraced former governor should be entitled to a part of his government pension despite his conviction on federal racketeering charges. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:20:53 GMT)

Report: Jimmy Williams sued by lawyer
The Virginia Pilot reported that Falcons rookie cornerback Jimmy Williams has had a lawsuit filed against him in Norfolk (Va.) Circuit Court seeking repayment of money and goods he received from a Norfolk laywer while at Virginia Tech. The paper reported that the lawyer, Carl C. La Mondue, is seeking $55,109 from Williams and his father, including $8,700 in merchanside, including clothing, phone (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:30:25 GMT)

Controversial photo followed police beating, says lawyer
The lawyer for the prisoner who was photographed with a group of Vancouver police officers earlier this month says his client had been beaten by the officers. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:37:12 GMT)

Chandler nominated for Atlanta City Attorney
At Wednesday night's Atlanta City Council meeting, Mayor Shirley Franklin nominated Mirant Corp. veteran Elizabeth B. Chandler for city attorney. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:50:44 GMT)

Franklin selects new city attorney
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin on Thursday nominated a vice president at Mirant Corp., an Atlanta-based energy company, to serve as the city's attorney. Elizabeth Chandler now serves as vice president, assistant general counsel and corporate secretary of Mirant, formerly known as Southern Energy, Inc. Chandler has been with the company since March 2000. If confirmed, Chandler would replace Linda (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 17:58:21 GMT)

Lawyer claims he gave player money while he was at Tech
NORFOLK, Va. A Norfolk lawyer is suing Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jimmy Williams, contending he gave Williams and his father about 55-thousand dollars in... (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:35:14 GMT)

Plane carrying S.D. attorney general hits coyote during landing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - An airplane carrying South Dakota's attorney general and 21 other passengers struck a coyote while landing in Watertown Tuesday night, but no one was hurt. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:16:03 GMT)

Lawyer claims he gave player money while he was at Tech
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- A Norfolk lawyer is suing Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jimmy Williams, contending he gave Williams and his father about 55-thousand dollars in cash and other items while Williams was a student at Virginia Tech. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:19:25 GMT)

MADD Asking For Investigation Of State Attorney
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers is asking for an investigation into State Attorney John Tanner. They say Tanner's lust for revenge is allowing dangerous people to stay out of jail. VIDEO: State Attorney's Daughter Restrained By Deputies (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 21:37:08 GMT)

Attorney General settles OSU ticket suit
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who sold tickets to last year's Ohio State-Michigan game over the Internet that he didn't have must pay $75,000 in costs and other penalties in a settlement reached with Attorney General Jim Petro. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:30:56 GMT)

Jimmy Williams sued by lawyer
Jimmy Williams and his father are being sued by a Norfolk (Va.) lawyer, who claims he gave the rookie Falcons cornerback more than $55,000 in cash and goods during his career at Virginia Tech. Carl C. La Mondue filed suit Nov. 8 in Norfolk Circuit Court seeking repayment of $55,109.45, plus interest. La Mondue cited 86 instances in which Williams and his father James Williams Sr. received money (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:45:18 GMT)

County attorney wants to speed up death penalty cases
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas said Thursday his office is going to take steps to speed up the death penalty cases. (Thu, 16 Nov 2006 23:48:39 GMT)

Colorado Attorney General Meets Al-Turki’s Relatives
RIYADH, 17 November 2006 — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers met the relatives of a 37-year-old Saudi man convicted to 27 years in prison for imprisoning, sexually assaulting and stealing from his Indonesian maid. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:11:40 GMT)

Va. Tech, Memphis look into claims lawyer paid players
Two universities and the NCAA are investigating allegations that two pro athletes received cash and other items from a lawyer when they were still in school, officials said Thursday. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:27:42 GMT)

Attorney General paves way for Gaydamak to buy Radio 99
Attorney General Menachem Mazuz paved the way yesterday for Russian billionaire Arcadi Gaydamak to invest in the Radio 99 Escape station. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:32:17 GMT)

Attorney: Son was justified in shooting his father's ex-wife
A law partner of Texarkana attorney Bruce Condit said today that Condit's son fatally shot Condit's ex-wife in self-defense because she was threatening him with a rifle. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:35:27 GMT)

Assistant State Attorney Fired
Prosecutor Angela Corey was abruptly fired on Wednesday, signaling what could be the first political jab of what's expected to be a hotly contested race for state attorney. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:12:59 GMT)

Attorney says he loaned players money while they were in college...
AP-NCAA: Player Payments Attorney says he loaned players money while they were in college NORFOLK, Va. (AP) Two universities and the N-C-A-A are investigating allegations that two pro athletes received cash and other items from a lawyer when (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:15:00 GMT)

Harrison remains innocent, lawyer reminds WBO
MASSIMO Franchi, the lawyer for World Boxing Organisation featherweight champion Scott Harrison, is confident his client can meet the conditions being set by the Puerto Rico-based sanctioning body for the proposed defence of his title in three weeks... (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:13:05 GMT)

Attorney: Report On Fatal 2005 Shootout Past Due
An investigation into the deaths of toddler Suzie Pena and her father during a standoff with Los Angeles SWAT officers is past due, an attorney representing the girl's family said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 02:30:54 GMT)

Greene’s attorney claims pastor was framed by teenager
Pastor Dwight Greene appeared before a judge today and was informed of being charged with harming a minor. Greene’s attorney claims his client is innocent and that the teenaged girl accusing him of sexual abuse is framing the pastor. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 03:58:51 GMT)

Lawyer pleads guilty to mail fraud
Dallas lawyer spent investors' money for senior care center on his own purposes. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 04:56:21 GMT)

District attorney resigns, citing problems with judge
After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing problems with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 05:10:00 GMT)

Attempted murder case against Nathaniel Atkins dismissed by state's attorney's office
DECATUR - The case against Nathaniel Atkins for attempted murder and weapons offenses has been dropped by the Macon County State's Attorney's Office. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 06:46:54 GMT)

Gretna's attorney appeals penalty
The Gretna city attorney who was caught on FBI surveillance video handing $800 in cash to then-Judge Alan Green during the Operation Wrinkled Robe investigation is appealing a six-month suspension of his law license. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:14:21 GMT)

Tuite attorney argues verdict should be tossed in Escondido murder case
SAN DIEGO -- Mistakes made by both the judge and the jury in the trial of Richard Tuite, a mentally ill transient convicted of killing a child in her bedroom, titled the scales against the defendant, his attorney told a panel of appellate justices Thursday in a bid to have the conviction overturned. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:39:42 GMT)

New Jersey Backs Super/Best Lawyer Ad Ban but Hints at Flexibility in Application
New Jersey's attorney general says the state's high court would be right if it stood firm on a ban on advertising linked to The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. Ads touting a lawyer's selection as "best" or "super" are inherently misleading, aren't protected by the First Amendment and fall afoul of New Jersey's Rules of Professional Conduct, the attorney general's office says in a (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:53:42 GMT)

City Attorney to Take on Hospitals
By Daily News City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo will announce today that he plans to pursue legal action against several Los Angeles hospitals suspected of "dumping" homeless patients onto Skid Row. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:02:54 GMT)

Attorney General sides with board on how to reprimand student
VILLE PLATTE - Evangeline Parish School Board attorney Raymond LeJeune read before the Board a new Attorney General's opinion dealing with action taken against a student caught with drugs on a school campus. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:36:18 GMT)

Toppenish hires new city attorney
TOPPENISH -- A Yakima lawyer was recently hired as the city attorney here after the state Auditor's Office said the city manager couldn't hold the post. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:45:39 GMT)

Fil-Canadian lawyer returns to help solve political killings
LUCENA CITY--Concerned with incessant reports of human rights violations in the country, a Filipino-Canadian lawyer, whose paternal roots are in Quezon province, arrived here Friday to personally investigate stories on the alleged rights violations. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:21:35 GMT)

'BRIBERY' JUDGE'S LAWYER CALLS IT QUITS
The lawyer who battled on behalf of disgraced Brooklyn Judge Gerald Garson for more than three years - at one point scoring his client a sweet deal - bowed out yesterday, citing personal reasons. "I have represented Mr. Garson for 31/2 years,"... (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:28:36 GMT)

Attorney files petition to get license back
Attorney Arik Guenther of Fond du Lac has filed a petition requesting reinstatement of his law license. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:31:34 GMT)

Attorney Carter to form Ukiah law firm
Jared Carter, a senior North Coast attorney who has played a key role in the region's major environmental struggles, is coming out of retirement to form a new law firm in Ukiah. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:24:17 GMT)

Lawyer: Student hit by Taser thought officer was racial profiling
LOS ANGELES - A student shocked with a Taser gun by a campus police officer after refusing requests to show his ID card thought he was being singled out because of his Middle Eastern appearance, his lawyer said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:36:56 GMT)

Attorney: Woman charged with killing twins needs treatment
A defense attorney says a Berkeley County woman accused of killing her twin sons should be released from jail for mental health treatment. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:02:26 GMT)

Lawyer: councilman's fine worst in 2 years for criminal damage
A Lafayette councilman's fine for writing on the council desk was 15 times higher than any other fine given out by the same judge for that misdemeanor over the past two years, his lawyer says. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:15:01 GMT)

Jackson attorney found guilty in drive-by shooting
CANTON – Jackson attorney Judith Kristie Smith has pleaded guilty to having been an accessory after the fact to a drive-by shooting from a car in which she was a passenger. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:25:35 GMT)

Attorney: Mother charged with killing twins needs treatment
A mother accused of killing her twin sons has postpartum depression and should be released from jail to receive treatment, her attorney told a judge. Lakeia White, 20, was being held Friday on two counts of homicide by child abuse. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 14:32:36 GMT)

Second charge filed against West Fargo lawyer
A second sexual misconduct charge has been filed against West Fargo lawyer David Overboe. The 63-year-old Overboe is accused of grabbing and kissing a client as she was leaving his office, and offering to take her to Mexico. He's charged w (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:33:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Student hit by Taser thought officer was racial profiling on Middle Eastern appearance
LOS ANGELES, 6:12 a.m. Nov. 17 (AP): A student who was shocked by a campus police officer's Taser gun after he refused to show ID at a UCLA library thought he was being singled out by the officer because of his Middle Eastern appearance, his lawyer said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:15:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Student hit by Taser thought officer was racial profiling
A student stunned by a campus police officer's Taser gun after he refused to show ID at a UCLA library thought he was being singled out by the officer because of his Middle Eastern appearance, his lawyer said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:50:46 GMT)

Judge: Detainee can't speak to attorney
A suspected terrorist who spent years in a secret CIA prison is not allowed to speak to a civilian attorney until an appeals court decides what rights military detainees have, a federal judge said Friday. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:13:56 GMT)

CPO waiting for Ombud's reply on case of lawyer in bribe raps
THE City Prosecutor's Office (CPO) is still waiting for the reply of Ombudsman Mindanao to proceed with the preliminary investigation on the case of the government lawyer charged of direct and indirect bribery and obstruction of justice. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:21:12 GMT)

Lawyer: Student hit by Taser thought officer was racial profiling
A lawyer for the student Tasered by U-C-L-A police after he refused requests to show his I-D card thought he was being singled out because of his Middle Eastern appearance. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:58:23 GMT)

Admit guilt in writing or be disbarred, society tells lawyer
A Halifax-area lawyer is being allowed to resign from his profession if he admits to defrauding clients out of almost $200,000. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:58:23 GMT)

Attorney General Drew Edmondson Looks For Relatives Of Tulsa Murder Victims
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson is looking for the relatives of two of the four Tulsans who were killed by condemned killer Corey Duane Hamilton. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:41:00 GMT)