Attorney News Feb 2007

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Attorney general pushes for stricter seat belt law
By John Lyon Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Fewer people would die on Arkansas roads if police had the power to stop drivers for failing to wear seat belts, state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Wednesday. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:40:05 GMT)

Britney Spears Met with Lawyer After Leaving Rehab
Pop star Britney Spears met with a lawyer in West Hollywood, California, yesterday afternoon, after checking out of a Malibu rehab facility earlier in the day. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:50:08 GMT)

New York attorney general taps expert to probe lobbying
New York's attorney general on Thursday named a legislative leader for a nonpartisan public-interest group to create an Internet database to track links between elected officials and lobbyists and campaign donors. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:05:12 GMT)

Kelly M. Dermody Receives California Lawyer Magazine Attorney of the Year Award
California Lawyer magazine has named Kelly M. Dermody, partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, a California Attorney of the Year for 2007. The magazine awarded Ms. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:11:33 GMT)

Blair Horner joining attorney general's staff
The former legislative director for the New York Public Interest Research Group in Albany, N.Y., Blair Horner, is joining state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's staff. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:37:30 GMT)

Attorney Faints At Anna Nicole Hearing
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's mother fainted shortly after 1 p.m. as the hearing over who should receive the body of the former Playboy playmate took another bizarre turn Thursday. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:26:23 GMT)

Attorney says Dassey's incriminating statements in question
MANITOWOC, Wis. An attorney for the 17-year-old charged along with his uncle in Teresa Halbach's murder is asking to allow testimony that puts the teen's... (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:35:10 GMT)

Salisbury attorney announces possible gubernatorial run
A Salisbury attorney who led a fight to lower the state's gas tax has taken another step toward a run for governor in 2008. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:01:05 GMT)

Attorney: Smith to be buried in Bahamas
The attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's ex-boyfriend says the model will be buried in the Bahamas. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:04:39 GMT)

Attorney announces possible gubernatorial run
RALEIGH -- Bill Graham, the Salisbury attorney who led a fight to lower the state's gas tax, is moving closer to a run at the governor's office. Graham said in an e-mail to supporters that he's formed a committee to explore a possible run. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:08:43 GMT)

Attorney: Smith to be buried next to son 4:25 PM CST
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The attorney deciding where Anna Nicole Smith will be buried said Thursday the model will be laid to rest in the Bahamas, but her estranged mother planned an appeal. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:53:11 GMT)

Smith's mother's attorney collapses
The attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's estranged mother collapsed in a Broward County, Fla., courtroom during a hearing on where Smith should be buried. ... (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:54:18 GMT)

Attorney: Dassey Susceptible To Suggestion
An attorney for the 17-year-old charged along with his uncle in Teresa Halbach's murder is asking to allow testimony that puts the teen's incriminating statements in question. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:01:00 GMT)

Judge: Attorney Appointed For Baby Gets Custody
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (cbs46) -- The judge in the Anna Nicole Smith hearing has given custody of Anna Nicole's remains to the attorney who was appointed for Smith's baby, Daniellyn. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:01:40 GMT)

Attorney Collapses in Anna Nicole Smith Court Case
An attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's estranged mother Virgie Arthur collapsed in court today, reportedly suffering from diabetic shock. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:06:47 GMT)

Lawyer: School partly to blame for Barre teen's death
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. -- Insisting that school officials were partly to blame, a lawyer for a woman whose 15-year-old daughter was slain while skipping school took her case to the Vermont... (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:19:59 GMT)

Lawyer: School partly to blame for Barre teen's death
Insisting that school officials were partly to blame, a lawyer for a woman whose 15-year-old daughter was slain while skipping school took her case to the Vermont Supreme Court on Thursday, telling justices a jury should decide whether Spaulding High School can be held accountable. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:22:25 GMT)

White House brings in Nixon-era lawyer
In his first job at the White House, Fred Fielding, barely in his 30s, broke the news to President Nixon's top lawyer about the Watergate break-in. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:31:09 GMT)

Paducah lawyer charged with gun crime
A Paducah lawyer was charged today with carrying a firearm into the Gene Snyder U.S. Courthouse in Louisville. David Vance Oakes, 45, a personal injury lawyer, was charged in a criminal complaint with knowingly possessing a firearm in a federal court facility. Oakes was in trial and unavailable for comment, but his law partner, Gary Schaaf, said Oakes legally carries the weapon and forgot to ... (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:49:35 GMT)

Lawyer: School partly to blame for Barre teen's death
Insisting that school officials were partly to blame, a lawyer for a woman whose 15-year-old daughter was slain while skipping school took her case to the Vermont Supreme Court on Thursday, telling justices a jury should decide whether Spaulding High School can be held accountable. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:16:38 GMT)

Hospital Association of Southern California Responds to City Attorney's Allegations of Hospitals Causing Homelessness
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- It is unfortunate that the Los Angeles City Attorney and other elected officials feel the need to blame hospitals for a problem that they need to remedy. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:12:17 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's mother's attorney collapses during hearing
The attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's estranged mother collapsed in a Broward County, Fla., courtroom during a hearing on where Smith should be buried. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:22:37 GMT)

White House brings in Nixon-era lawyer
In his first job at the White House, Fred Fielding, barely in his 30s, broke the news to President Nixon's top lawyer about the Watergate break-in. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:41:36 GMT)

Murrieta's city attorney under scrutiny
MURRIETA -- Starting early next month, the city attorney's job at City Hall will be expanded. But for the current city attorney, John Harper, that could be a short-lived change. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:47:10 GMT)

Lawyer: Don't confuse Haditha with Hamdania killing
NORTH COUNTY -- A lawyer for a Camp Pendleton Marine charged with murdering Iraqi civilians in the city of Haditha says that confusion of that case with the prosecution of Marines in an unrelated homicide in a similarly named place is creating an unfair public image of his client. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:48:10 GMT)

Glover appoints permanent City Attorney
It's official, the city of Shreveport now has a permanent city attorney. Acting Shreveport City Attorney Terri-Anderson Scott has been appointed to the position by Mayor Cedric Glover. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:55:06 GMT)

Anti-Gay Pastor Has Constitutional Right To Pick Up Male Hustlers For Sex Lawyer Says
(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) The lawyer for a former Baptist church leader who had spoken out against homosexuality said Thursday the minister has a constitutional right to solicit sex from an undercover policeman. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:04:48 GMT)

Akerman Attorney Is 'the Calm' in Media Storm Over Anna Nicole Smith Case
With parties flying in from afar to lay claim to the body of former Playmate and reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith, a sobbing Florida judge gave custody of the body Thursday to a lawyer who didn't know he had a role in the case when Smith died two weeks ago. Throughout the hearings, Richard C. Milstein, an Akerman Senterfitt attorney appointed last week as guardian ad litem for Smith's ... (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:10:34 GMT)

Attorney asks prosecutor for status of PCFA investigation
OXFORD -- Attorney Joseph Bell, who represents both the freeholders and the Pollution Control Financing Authority (PCFA) board, sent a Feb. 13 letter to Warren County Prosecutor Thomas Ferguson asking for the status of an investigation into allegations that two PCFA commissioners improperly deposited funds in a bank. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:23:06 GMT)

Contract for Briny attorney questioned
The town's Board of Aldermen, in its last meeting, gave a two-year contract to long-time town attorney Jerome Skrandel, over the objections of residents who said the decision should be left to the board taking over after the March election. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:39:25 GMT)

Natchez attorney attends conference
NATCHEZ — City Attorney Everett Sanders was in Washington, D.C., last weekend. Sanders was at the Democratic National Committee conference as a representative for the state. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:19:35 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:41:24 GMT)

U.S. attorney eyes judgeship in eastern Va.
The prosecutor has overseen high-profile cases, including scandal in Henry County. U.S. Attorney John Brownlee, who for the past six years has overseen federal prosecutions in the western half of Virginia, is vying for a judgeship in the eastern half. Brownlee is one of at least 12 candidates scheduled to be interviewed by the Virginia State Bar for two vacancies on the federal bench in the ... (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:45:09 GMT)

Metairie lawyer withdraws from race
Anthony Taormina, a Metairie lawyer, withdrew Thursday from the 5th Justice Court justice of the peace race in Jefferson Parish, citing family obligations and limited time to be effective in office. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:10:38 GMT)

Volunteer attorney told to get assist
A Louisiana Supreme Court order allowing out-of-state lawyers to help represent poor criminal defendants in New Orleans still requires a state-licensed attorney to be present at all court proceedings, a criminal court judge ruled Thursday. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:10:58 GMT)

Local attorney a favorite of athletes
If you're a famous sports figure in urgent need of an Indianapolis attorney, chances are you will call James Voyles. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:56:33 GMT)

Next for Milton Street: Getting a new lawyer
Philadelphia mayoral candidate T. Milton Street yesterday acquired a new legal problem: finding a new lawyer to represent him in his federal trial on fraud and tax charges. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:01:05 GMT)

Lawyer: Daniel Baldwin Passes Drug Tests
Actor Daniel Baldwin Passes 20 Drug Tests, Has Stayed Sober for Months, Lawyer Says (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:07:29 GMT)

Trucker's attorney wants judge off case
WAXAHACHIE – The attorney for a truck driver charged with killing two people in a fiery 2005 accident accused a prominent Ellis County judge of misconduct and called Thursday for his removal from the case. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:43:02 GMT)

Lawyer back at White House decades after helping Reagan
WASHINGTON -- In his first job as a White House lawyer, Fred Fielding, barely in his 30s, broke the news to President Nixon's top lawyer about the Watergate break-in. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:24:40 GMT)

Convicted lawyer seeks new trial in sex case
A prominent media lawyer and former State Bar president convicted of engaging in illegal sexual contact and indecent exposure is asking for a new trial. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:36:36 GMT)

Man has right to solicit sex, lawyer says
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The lawyer for a former Baptist minister who had spoken out against homosexuality said Thursday that his client has a constitutional right to solicit sex from an undercover policeman. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:22:27 GMT)

Defense attorney makes a plea for teens day in court
CHILTON Avery defense lawyer Dean Strang has equated a trial of this size to the Super Bowl and the World Series wrapped into one for an attorney who likes to try cases. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:25:55 GMT)

County rejects hiring of added attorney
BRONSON - Commissioners voted 5-0 to adopt a motion by County Commissioner Tony Parker, seconded by Commissioner Nancy Bell, to not hire an assistant county attorney. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:21:21 GMT)

Brattleboro police obtain warrant for lawyer
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. A criminal case in Brattleboro is raising a lot of questions among defense attorneys because police obtained a warrant to listen in on a lawyer's... (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:33:33 GMT)

Anna Nicole to be buried in Bahamas, baby's attorney says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Anna Nicole Smith will be buried in the Bahamas, alongside her son, it was announced yesterday after a tearful judge left the decision up to the attorney for the model’s baby daughter. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:37:08 GMT)

Saddam's lawyer plans book on president's 'secrets'
Saddam Hussein's Iraqi lawyer said on Friday he will write a book revealing "many secrets" told to him by the executed dictator about the fall of Baghdad, his arrest and imprisonment. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:51:10 GMT)

District attorney: No additional murder charges in Newman case
The man charged with causing a wreck that killed a pregnant Rowan County woman and her unborn child will not face a second murder charge, Rowan County District Attorney Bill Kenerly said Thursday. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:48:49 GMT)

Bush lawyer says he has no interest in stonewalling
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In his first job at the White House, Fred Fielding, barely in his 30s, broke the news to President Nixon's top lawyer about the Watergate break-in. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:19:31 GMT)

David Carroll Considering Plea Deal, Attorney Says
The man accused of killing his foster child has not outright rejected a plea deal from prosecutors, according to his attorney. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:15:14 GMT)

Lawyer: BP Settles 2 Refinery Suits
Energy heavyweight BP PLC is settling a pair of court cases stemming from a deadly explosion at its Texas City oil refinery two years ago, a lawyer for the two workers said Friday. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:43:11 GMT)

BP settles 2 lawsuits stemming from Texas City blast, lawyer says
HOUSTON -- Energy heavyweight BP PLC is settling a pair of court cases stemming from a deadly explosion at its Texas City oil refinery two years ago, a lawyer for the two workers said... (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:17:03 GMT)

Governor appoints lawyer to utilities board
COLUMBUS — A lawyer who has worked on behalf of utilities and their consumers was appointed to the state’s major regulatory board for electric, natural gas and telephone companies, Gov. Ted Strickland announced today. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:55:50 GMT)

Attorney General McKenna will support McCain's White House bid
OLYMPIA -- Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna will support maverick Republican Sen. John McCain for president. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:18:12 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Chiara Says She’ll Resign In March
(AP) The first woman to serve as a U.S. attorney in Michigan announced Friday that she plans to resign next month after more than five years on the job. Margaret Chiara says she’ll remain in public service in some capacity after she steps down on March 16th. She didn’t elaborate in a written statement issued by her office in Grand Rapids. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:20:46 GMT)

Chiara steps down as U.S. attorney: Former Cass County prosecutor says she'll remain in public service
U.S. Attorney and former Cass County Prosecutor Margaret Chiara, the first woman in Michigan to serve as a U.S. attorney, is moving on. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:45:12 GMT)

DRAA selects attorney for project Landowner expresses concerns over mineral rights
The Delta Regional Airport Authority held its first executive session on Thursday before hiring Wynne attorney Mike Smith to represent them. Authority members voted 6-to-0 with members Gene Boeckman, Al Ashcraft and Phil Hicky absent. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:07:44 GMT)

Washington County district attorney fined for being no-show
WASHINGTON, Pa. - Washington County's District Attorney was fined $300 for failing to appear at a hearing regarding a deteriorated porch on a house he owns. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:11:10 GMT)

Boone attorney gets judge seat
BURLINGTON – Boone County Attorney J.R. Schrand has been appointed to a newly created circuit court judgeship that will serve Boone and Gallatin counties. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:18:32 GMT)

FBI Agents Arrest Lawyer For Child Porn
An Austin lawyer is under arrest for possession of child pornography. FBI agents arrested Douglas Stum after finding what they said are thousands of images of child pornography on his computer. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:26:35 GMT)

Area attorney in barricade situation
DENVER - A criminal defense attorney is in the middle of a barricade situation with Denver Police at his home in the Cherry Creek area. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:28:41 GMT)

FBI Agents Arrest Lawyer For Child Porn
An Austin lawyer is under arrest for possession of child pornography. FBI agents arrested Douglas Stum after finding what they said are thousands of images of child pornography on his computer. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:11:45 GMT)

Strickland Appoints Lawyer To Regulatory Board
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A lawyer who has worked on behalf of both consumers and utilities will become a member of the state's major regulatory board. Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has announced that Paul Centolella of suburban Columbus will replace Judy Jones on the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:15:13 GMT)

Attorney Says Trinity Lawsuit Worth "Millions"
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- First Coast News has talked with the attorney who just filed the first civil lawsuit against Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville. (Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:41:43 GMT)

Liz Carroll's Attorney Addresses Critics On Radio Show
Attorney Greg Cohen has come under heavy criticism for his defense of Liz Carroll, convicted of murder and sentenced this week to 54 years in prison for her role in the death of Marcus Fiesel. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:11:07 GMT)

Bonds?s Lawyer Launches Offensive Against Inquiry
Michael Rains, the criminal defense lawyer for Barry Bonds, is attempting to discredit the government?s investigation of Bonds just as a new federal prosecutor steps in to oversee the inquiry. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:24:37 GMT)

Attorney: Guilford College dragging feet
GREENSBORO -- Guilford College and the attorney representing a group of Palestinian students both held separate news conferences Friday. Amiel Rossabi, the attorney for the three students says his clients have been asked to admit they were the aggressors. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:35:36 GMT)

Attorney: Guilford College dragging feet
GREENSBORO -- Guilford College and the attorney representing a group of Palestinian students both held separate news conferences Friday. Amiel Rossabi, the attorney for the three students says his clients have been asked to admit they were the aggressors. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:35:56 GMT)

NORFLEET JOINS RACE FOR COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Oswego attorney Eben Norfleet wants to be Oswego County's next district attorney. He announced Friday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for the office. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:42:02 GMT)

Eighth U.S. Attorney Dismissed From Post
A United States attorney in Michigan announced she is leaving her job, making her the latest casualty of dismissals that Democrats have criticized. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:49:16 GMT)

David Berger, Lawyer and Class-Action Hero, Dies at 94
David Berger was a lawyer who achieved fame, fortune and influence by helping to expand the ability of groups of people to file suits jointly in federal courts. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:50:07 GMT)

Barrington lawyer to chair judicial selection board
PROVIDENCE — Governor Carcieri has appointed a member of his transition team and political finance committee — lawyer Stephen J. Carlotti — to be chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission, replacing Girard R. Visconti, whose term has expired. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:53:12 GMT)

Justice Department Fires 8th U.S. Attorney
An eighth U.S. attorney announced her resignation yesterday, the latest in a wave of forced departures of federal prosecutors who have clashed with the Justice Department over the death penalty and other issues. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:29:36 GMT)

Austin Attorney Arrested On Kiddie Porn Charges
An Austin attorney faces federal charges Friday night after the FBI finds thousands of images of child pornography on his computers. Douglas Stum was arrested at the Diamond-McCarthy law firm, off LOOP 360. He's been a lawyer there for at least seven years. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:11:55 GMT)

FBI Agents Arrest Lawyer For Child Porn
An Austin lawyer is under arrest for possession of child pornography. FBI agents arrested Douglas Stum after finding what they said are thousands of images of child pornography on his computer. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:13:26 GMT)

Briny Breezes didn't violate election rules, town attorney says
The resident-owned corporation that runs this mobile home park didn't appear to violate state election rules by restricting campaigning and calling on candidates to disclose how they voted on the sale of the park to developers or whether they had ties to adjoining towns, the town's attorney said Friday. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:26:16 GMT)

Attorney: Murder suspect not adult
EASTON | The lawyer for a teenage murder suspect asked that his client's case be moved to juvenile court. Bethlehem attorney Bohdan Zelechiwsky petitioned the court Friday to transfer 17-year-old Shadee Ismael Johnson's case. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:28:21 GMT)

Royal Oakes a 'Super Lawyer'
La Cañada Flintridge resident Royal Oakes has again been named a Super Lawyer by the publisher of Law & Politics. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:22:36 GMT)

Attorney: Regola testimony not credible in boy's death inquest
GREENSBURG, Pa. - The attorney who presided at the inquest into the death of a teenage boy shot to death with state Sen. Robert Regola's handgun questioned the credibility of the senator and his brother. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:12:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Unethical to quit suit
It would be unethical for Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's office to withdraw from a lawsuit accusing a Sawyer County cranberry grower of excessively polluting public waters, the lawyer for the private landowners involved in the suit said Friday. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:58:04 GMT)

Man sentenced to 10 years for driving drunk, killing Paris lawyer
A drunk driver who lost control of his truck and fatally struck a Paris lawyer last year was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:19:08 GMT)

City attorney on leave over stolen computer
Denver city attorney Larry Manzanares was put on paid "investigatory" leave Friday after a stolen computer was found in his home, Denver's 7 reported. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:20:49 GMT)

David Berger, leading Phila. lawyer, dies
David Berger, who called himself a "people's lawyer," was best known as one of the pioneers of class-action lawsuits. After leaving the Philadelphia City Solicitor's Office for private practice, he recovered billions of dollars from the government, big oil companies, and Wall Street bankers for legions of small clients. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:21:46 GMT)

Adams to remain Sparks' attorney
An apparent deal that would have resulted in Sparks City Attorney Chet Adams' resignation has broken down, and he will continue on the job, Sparks Mayor Geno Martini said Friday. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:48:26 GMT)

Mayor fires suspended deputy city attorney
Mayor Kathy Taylor has fired Deputy City Attorney Larry Simmons, who had been on administrative leave with pay since November. The action came in a letter sent to Simmons last week. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:53:10 GMT)

HerholdTop lawyer chases open government
In his nearly 40 years as a lawyer, San Jose's James McManis has been called a few things that are less than complimentary in government circles -- costly legal commando, thorn in the side of public officials, master of the media soapbox. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:04:56 GMT)

Michigan's female U.S. attorney resigns
Michigan's first female U.S. attorney says she is stepping down, prompting speculation that she is the latest in a wave of resignations forced by the Bush administration. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:56:15 GMT)

Concord lawyer donates apartments for homeless
CONCORD, N.H. Two homeless families soon will get a place of their own thanks to new transitional housing program in Concord (New Hampshire). Lawyer Tony Tarbell... (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:04:53 GMT)

Attorney: No Smith funeral before Tues.
Anna Nicole Smith's funeral will not take place before Tuesday, the court-appointed attorney for the starlet's baby daughter said Saturday. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:22:26 GMT)

Attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's daughter says no funeral before Tuesday
Anna Nicole Smith's funeral will not take place before Tuesday, the court-appointed attorney for the starlet's baby daughter said Saturday. Richard C. Milstein said in a statement he was working as quickly as possible on the funeral details for the former Playboy centerfold. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:53:42 GMT)

Attorney: No Smith Funeral Before Tues.
Attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Says No Funeral Will Be Held Before Tuesday (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:08:40 GMT)

Michigan's Female U.S. Attorney Resigns
Michigan's First Female U.S. Attorney Announces Resignation; Democrat Says It Could Be Forced (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:19:09 GMT)

Michigan's female U.S. attorney resigns
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Michigan's first female U.S. attorney says she is stepping down, prompting speculation that she is the latest in a wave of resignations forced by the Bush administration. Margaret... (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 17:35:52 GMT)

Michigan's Female U.S. Attorney Resigns
Michigan's first female U.S. attorney says she is stepping down, prompting speculation that she is the latest in a wave of resignations forced by the Bush administration. Margaret M. Chiara, 63, said Friday she would resign her position effective March... (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:17:49 GMT)

Bar Owner Says He Paid for Justin Timberlake, Singer's Lawyer Denies It
Chicago bar owner claims he paid $25,000 for an autograph-signing appearance by former N'Sync star; Timberlake's lawyer says it isn't so (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 20:21:41 GMT)

Prominent Attorney Killed In Crash
An automobile crash has claimed the life of a prominent Johnson County attorney. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 22:28:03 GMT)

Lawyer denied gag order in sexual assault trial
A local dance instructor, accused of sexually assaulting a young boy several years ago, was back in court this afternoon. The lawyer for Ricardo Villa, presented several motions during the pre-trial hearing. (Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:32:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Unethical to quit suit
It would be unethical for Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen's office to withdraw from a lawsuit accusing a Sawyer County cranberry grower of excessively polluting public waters, the lawyer for the private landowners involved in the suit said Friday. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 04:58:37 GMT)

Lawyer's dream home damaged in blaze
Local lawyer Philip Ross' three-story dream house was damaged Saturday in a fire likely sparked by a barbeque pit left smoldering on a back deck, fire officials said. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:35:05 GMT)

Mayor to appoint Sullivan as new city attorney
At the Feb. 26 Bellevue City Council meeting, Mayor Ed Babbitt will recommend to the council it approve his appointment of Patrick J. Sullivan as city attorney. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:43:38 GMT)

Mich. U.S. attorney latest to step down
Michigan's first female U.S. attorney says she is stepping down, prompting speculation that hers is the latest in a wave of resignations forced by the Bush administration. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:10:07 GMT)

Attorney Tom Jones killed in car wreck
Tom Jones, a Franklin attorney considered by some in his profession to be one of the best trial lawyers in Indiana, died Saturday, shortly after he was involved in a traffic crash in Greenwood. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:10:35 GMT)

Police sting on lawyer rankles state defense bar
The man on the phone, court documents would reveal later, was an undercover police detective, but the defense lawyer had no way of knowing that then. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 09:17:56 GMT)

Post story raises questions on U.S. Attorney firings
U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden of Nevada was among six of the seven fired U.S. Attorneys who had positive job reviews when they were let go last December, according to a report in the Washington Post. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:02:12 GMT)

Attorney works on funeral details
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Anna Nicole Smith's funeral will not take place before Tuesday, a court-appointed attorney for the former Playboy Playmate's baby daughter said Saturday. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:18:35 GMT)

Michigan U.S. attorney abruptly says she's quitting
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Michigan’s first female U.S. attorney says she is stepping down, prompting speculation that hers is among the latest in a wave of resignations forced by the Bush administration. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:50:25 GMT)

State’s attorney to review possible meeting violations
Community Unit District 300 likely violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act last year. But to date, the only group to ask the Kane County state’s attorney’s office to investigate is District 300. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:27:35 GMT)

Failed sting against lawyer draws protests
Longtime lawyer Eileen Hongisto didn't take the bait when the police officer lied about who he was, but the attempted sting is drawing protests from her fellow attorneys nonetheless. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:27:58 GMT)

Failed sting against lawyer draws protests
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. -- Longtime lawyer Eileen Hongisto didn't take the bait when the police officer lied about who he was, but the attempted sting is drawing protests from her fellow... (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:34:43 GMT)

IL Attorney General Says Check Scams Are on the Rise
CHICAGO - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is cautioning the state's residents to be extra wary of check scams. Complaints of counterfeit cashier's checks are on the rise. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:19:40 GMT)

Saddam's lawyer says he'll publish book
Saddam Hussein's former chief lawyer said Sunday he plans to publish a book in the coming year disclosing secret information about the executed Iraqi leader. (Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:44:42 GMT)

Mexican cardinal says L.A. can't try him
A Los Angeles court has no legal right to try Mexico's most prominent cardinal for complicity in the alleged rape of a child by a Mexican priest, the cardinal's lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:35:27 GMT)

Attorney weighs in on immigration issues
FRISCO - Frisco immigration attorney Eric Fisher sees situations like Bradley and Michele Dorcas' all too often at his practice. "I have people come in every day who marry U.S. citizens and think, 'Oh, this is going to be easy,'" Fisher said. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 03:07:03 GMT)

Bonds' lawyer says slugger will not cooperate with baseball's steroids investigation
Major League Baseball's top steroids investigator has urged Giants star Barry Bonds and other players tied to the BALCO drug scandal to submit to interviews and turn over their medical records, The Chronicle has learned. But Bonds' lawyer said Sunday... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 04:02:49 GMT)

New Humboldt County attorney is youngest in state
HUMBOLDT — At 26, Jennifer Benson doesn’t have the experience of some of her contemporaries, but the recently elected Humboldt County Attorney said that may work in the county’s favor. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:14:18 GMT)

Attorney: No Smith Funeral Before Tues.
Anna Nicole Smith's funeral will not take place before Tuesday, the court-appointed attorney for the starlet's baby daughter said Saturday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:22:21 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:59:51 GMT)

St. Jude lures New York health care attorney to be chief counsel
When St. Jude hired a high-powered New York health care attorney for a project last year, nobody expected him to so fall in love with the place that he moved to Memphis. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:08:12 GMT)

An attorney with a feel for the game
Lonnie Ritzer's resume reads like that of an accomplished sports attorney. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:09:02 GMT)

Austin Attorney Arrested On Kiddie Porn Charges
An Austin attorney faces federal charges Friday night after the FBI finds thousands of images of child pornography on his computers. Douglas Stum was arrested at the Diamond-McCarthy law firm, off LOOP 360. He's been a lawyer there for at least seven years. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:13:06 GMT)

FBI Agents Arrest Lawyer For Child Porn
An Austin lawyer is under arrest for possession of child pornography. FBI agents arrested Douglas Stum after finding what they said are thousands of images of child pornography on his computer. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:15:14 GMT)

Attorney to run for GOP chair
A Columbus attorney with a practice in Phenix City wants to send more Republican legislators to Atlanta, and he's vying for a position that will allow him to help make that happen. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:02:16 GMT)

Failed sting against lawyer draws protests
BRATTLEBORO (AP) -- Longtime lawyer Eileen Hongisto didn't take the bait when the police officer lied about who he was, but the attempted sting is drawing protests from her fellow attorneys nonetheless. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:13:29 GMT)

Lawyer: School partly to blame for death
SOUTH ROYALTON -- Insisting that school officials were partly to blame, a lawyer for a woman whose 15-year-old daughter was slain while skipping school took her case to the Vermont Supreme Court on Thursday, telling justices a jury should decide whether Spaulding High School can be held accountable. ... - The Associated Press (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:15:53 GMT)

Mexico's Cardinal Rivera can't be sued in U.S., lawyer argues
MEXICO CITY — A court in Los Angeles has no legal right to try Mexico's most prominent cardinal in connection with alleged child molestation and rape by a Mexican priest, the cardinal's lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:16:50 GMT)

Cardinal's lawyer: L.A. court has no right to try suspect on rape in Mexico
MEXICO CITY - A Los Angeles court has no legal right to try Mexico's most prominent cardinal for complicity in the alleged rape of a child by a Mexican priest, the cardinal's lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:22:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Bonds can't cooperate in steroids investigation
Barry Bonds and other players under suspicion of using performance enhancing drugs have been asked by Major League Baseball's lead steroids investigator to turn over medical records and submit to interviews. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:07:42 GMT)

Attorney General OK's Sale of Paradise Valley Hospital With Conditions
By Weeks, Katie Prime Healthcare has received conditional approval to purchase the South Bay's Paradise Valley Hospital based on a consultant's report conducted for the state Attorney General's office. The attorney general must still conduct a public hearing to be held at 1 p.m. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:26:44 GMT)

LOCOLG stalling county's court case, Attorney charges
LAKE OF THE OZARKS - The attorney representing the county says the taxpayers are paying the price for the legal maneuvering, stall tactics and nonsense that have become the course of action in a suit filed by the commission on behalf of Camden County against the Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:12:54 GMT)

Attorney-author takes a role in the action
Attorney loved legal thrillers but wanted African-American characters. So she started to work on writing one herself. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:17:04 GMT)

Investigator urges Bonds to aid probe of steroids / But player can't comply with Mitchell's request, lawyer says
Major League Baseball's top steroids investigator has urged Giants star Barry Bonds and other players tied to the BALCO drug scandal to submit to interviews and turn over their medical records, The Chronicle has learned. But Bonds' lawyer said Sunday... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:48:09 GMT)

Defense seeks to remove District Attorney
Defense attorneys in what is being called a "test case" for the caregiver provision of Colorado's medical marijuana law are asking the District Attorney's office to remove itself from the case. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:19:53 GMT)

Attorney: Decision Today On David Carroll Plea
Today is the day that David Carroll will decide if he will attempt to seek a plea deal in the death of Marcus Fiesel, his attorney said Monday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:31:47 GMT)

Bonds won’t help ’roid investigators, lawyer says
Barry Bonds and other players under suspicion of using performance enhancing drugs have been asked by Major League Baseball’s lead steroids investigator to turn over medical records and submit to interviews. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:19:48 GMT)

Attorney, PI ask for inquest in prosecutor's death
LANCASTER, Pa. A private investigator and a family attorney are trying to force the Lancaster County coroner to conduct an inquest into the mysterious death of a federal prosecutor more than three years ago. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:24:50 GMT)

Attorney, PI ask for inquest in prosecutor's death
LANCASTER, Pa. - A private investigator and a family attorney are trying to force the Lancaster County coroner to conduct an inquest into the mysterious death of a federal prosecutor more than three years ago. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:11:20 GMT)

Former police chief gets new attorney to handle wife assault conviction
ASHEVILLE - Former Woodfin Police Chief Pete Bradley got a new attorney today to handle the appeal of his conviction on a charge of assaulting his wife. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:48:11 GMT)

Attorney General's Office Demands $30K Repayment From Black
The Attorney General's office wants former House Speaker Jim Black to reimburse the state $30,000 he was given to pay lawyers who helped his office respond to federal subpoenas, according to a letter released Monday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:24:20 GMT)

Attorney: Ohio foster father will plead guilty to murder
A man has decided to plead guilty to murder for the death of his 3-year-old foster son left bound up in a closet while he went to a family reunion, his attorney and the prosecutor said Monday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:34:55 GMT)

Polaris Geothermal Receives Notice From Nicaraguan Attorney General Advising of its Intention to Annul Concession ...
Polaris Geothermal Inc. ('Polaris Geothermal' or the 'Company'), (TSX: GEO) a renewable energy geothermal power producer, advises that its Nicaraguan subsidiary Polaris Energy Nicaragua S.A. ('PENSA') received, after the close of the market on February 23, 2007, a copy of Resolution PGR/HE-05-2007 dated February 23, 2007 which was issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of ... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:09:23 GMT)

Attorney: Testimony not credible
GREENSBURG – The attorney who presided at the inquest into the death of a teenage boy killed with state Sen. Robert Regola’s handgun questioned the credibility of the senator and his brother. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:28:32 GMT)

Breaking news: Defense lawyer suing to know who sent an informant to his office
FARMINGTON -- A defense lawyer representing David Edward Drommond Jr. complained in court today that the Davis County Sheriff's Office sent a confidential informant into his office with surveillance equipment and asked questions about his client. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:53:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Foster father to plead in murder
A man will plead guilty to murdering his developmentally disabled 3-year-old foster son by binding him in a closet before leaving for a family reunion, the man's attorney and a prosecutor said Monday. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:15:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Priest Suspected Of Embezzlement Could Plead Guilty
A Catholic priest charged with embezzling thousands of dollars from two churches may plead guilty next month, according to his lawyer. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:58:55 GMT)

Sentencing Delayed For Annette Mobley, Attorney Ill
Sentencing was delayed on Monday for Annette Mobley in the Marion County cruelty to animals case because her attorney is ill. Ms. Mobley was convicted in January of two felony counts of cruelty to animals. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:10:56 GMT)

Investigator urges Bonds to aid probe of steroids / But player can't comply with Mitchell's request, lawyer says
Major League Baseball's top steroids investigator has urged Giants star Barry Bonds and other players tied to the BALCO drug scandal to submit to interviews and turn over their medical records, The Chronicle has learned. But Bonds' lawyer said Sunday... (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:19:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Bonds Won't Cooperate With Steroids Probe
The lawyer for Giants slugger Barry Bonds says he will not cooperate with baseball's steroids probe by turning over medical records and submitting to interviews. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:42:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Bonds Won't Cooperate With Steroids Probe
The lawyer for Giants slugger Barry Bonds says he will not cooperate with baseball's steroids probe by turning over medical records and submitting to interviews. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:44:04 GMT)

Lawyer: Bonds Won't Cooperate With Steroids Probe
The lawyer for Giants slugger Barry Bonds says he will not cooperate with baseball's steroids probe by turning over medical records and submitting to interviews. (Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:49:47 GMT)

Avery attorney tries to poke holes in DNA expert testimony
CHILTON, Wis. Steven Avery's defense attorney chipped away at a D-N-A analyst's testimony today, forcing her to admit her own D-N-A had contaminated a test and her... (Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:15:09 GMT)

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