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Iowa Lawyer’s ‘Rhetorical Hyperbole’ Could Land Him 60 Day Suspension

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The post Iowa Lawyer’s ‘Rhetorical Hyperbole’ Could Land Him 60 Day Suspension appeared first on Above the Law. Imagine being unemployed over a "That's what she said" joke.among other things.

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Searing Lessons From a State Bar Complaint: A Lawyer’s Story

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My home state, Iowa, has disciplined an average of 68 attorneys (just under 1% of the number of practicing attorneys in the state) each year over the past decade. I’m an Iowa-based attorney and CPA. That is, not if you don’t allow it to become one. A rough extrapolation would suggest that perhaps thousands of attorneys across the U.S.

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Lawyers in 2 states sanctioned over association with national bankruptcy law firm

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Updated: Lawyers in Iowa and Virginia have been sanctioned for their association with a national bankruptcy law firm accused of using high-pressure tactics to sign…

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Federal judge sanctions lawyer with history of excuses, says ER claim was ‘a lie from the beginning’

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A federal judge in Iowa has held an Illinois lawyer in contempt of court and sanctioned him $5,000 for lack of candor and misleading statements…

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Lawyer who wrote on ethics issues is suspended after he is accused of helping client hide assets

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An Iowa lawyer has received a two-year suspension for helping a client hide money from creditors and for "furtively" inserting a provision into a custody…

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Killing The Perfectionist Attorney: Fretzin’s 5 Hacks For Effective Decision-Making

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Laura is a sophisticated and well-regarded lawyer practicing in Chicago’s North Shore. Lawyers worldwide struggle daily with countless decisions that drain their valuable time and emotional energy. As it turns out, making rational, intelligent, and timely decisions isnt necessarily a lawyers strong suit.

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What are Some of the Reasons Nursing Homes are Sued in Iowa?

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The unfortunate reality of the inside of many nursing homes is that the people who work in these facilities may engage in various kinds of elderly abuse.

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