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Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Oct. 23, 1998

Woman Claims Lawyer Abandoned Her in Court

Her attorney's failure to appear twice for a family law trial and comply with discovery motions caused a woman to lose $4,050 a month in spousal support and $3,500 in sanctions, her new lawyer claims.

By Denise Levin
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        Her attorney's failure to appear twice for a family law trial and comply with discovery motions caused a woman to lose $4,050 a month in spousal support and $3,500 in sanctions, her new lawyer claims.
        Kathleen Semones sued the attorney, Thomas M. Jone...

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