I know from past experience that the prosecuting attorneys at bar associations tend to move in packs. There is actually a pretty good reason for this. Certain practices by attorneys are emulated by other attorneys and spreads from state to state. Based upon a recent decision in New York State, I believe we’re going to […]

Tags: 2008-10218, attorney discipline, Bar grievances, code of professional responsibility, foreclosure mills, imputed knowledge, Matter of Cohen & Slamowitz, New York State, perjury, personal knowledge
Posted in Corruption, Eviction, evidence, expert witness, foreclosure defenses, foreclosure mill, Modification, Pleading, securities fraud, Servicer |

I have been receiving an increasing amount of mail and comments about whether foreclosure mills or foreclosure firms should be subject to bar discipline and whether they could be sued. The issue is complex. Here is my take—- If the lawyer is party to fabrication of documents, forgery, and subordination of perjury (knowingly proffering a […]

Tags: Bar grievances, legal malpractice, risk analysis report, threats of grievance, wrongful foreclosure
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