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Litigation

Aug. 20, 2002

'People's Lawyer,' Councilman Hit With Malpractice Verdict

Although he billed himself as the "People's Lawyer" in late-night television advertisements, Richmond City councilman and attorney James M. Rogers may soon change that ad after being hit with a $300,000 malpractice verdict.

By Christina Landers
        Although he billed himself as the "People's Lawyer" in late-night television advertisements, Richmond City councilman and attorney James M. Rogers may soon change that ad after being hit with a $300,000 malpractice verdict.
        After an eight-day court trial, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Ken M. Kawaichi found that the northern...

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