Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Jan. 9, 2016
North Hollywood lawyer blasted by appellate court in sanctions ruling
The 2nd District Court of Appeal sanctioned a self-represented lawyer $5,000 Wednesday for pursuing a frivolous appeal, citing the lawyer's "bad faith" and "bizarre conduct" during proceedings.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The 2nd District Court of Appeal has sanctioned a self-represented lawyer $5,000 for pursuing a frivolous appeal, citing the attorney's "improper motive" and "bizarre conduct" during proceedings.
Katerina F. Perreault, a North Hollywood practitioner who focuses on estate planning litigation, had asked the appellate court to disqualify counsel representing her deceased husba...
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