By EvilEsq, October 28, 2009 in Polls
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By EvilEsq, October 13, 2009 in Salons
Gov. Schwarzenegger
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced his veto of Senate Bill 641, introduced by Senator Ellen Corbett (D) from San Leandro to authorize the State Bar of California to continue to collecting membership dues of $315 next year. [SB 641]
In his veto message, Governor Schwarzenegger referenced former Governor Pete Wilson’s 1997 veto of the State Bar dues bill citing the “the State Bar had become overly political, unresponsive to its membership and inefficient.” According to Arnold, “twelve years later, inefficiencies remain unaddressed and questions about the State Bar’s role in the evaluation of judicial nominees suggest that the State Bar’s political agenda continues.” [Read the full text of his veto message]
Obviously Governor Arnold hasn’t had time to cruise the EEBA. He should start here: Cal Bar 2008 Performance Review.
“Unresponsive to its membership?” The State Bar of California’s first priority is “Public Protection” at which it fails miserably. Egregious examples: . . .
Posted in Salons
By EvilEsq, October 12, 2009 in WatchList
James Parsa, Esquire
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney James Mazi Parsa [#102005], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA.
On September 17, 2009 James’ lawyer license was suspended by the State Bar of California, effective October 16, 2009, pending the CalBARFOONs consideration of whether or not he is “guilty” of moral turpitude for his guilty plea on May 17, 2001 to two counts of “Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with Person under 18 Years of Age” (California Penal Code § 261.5). James was acquitted of six (6) additional counts including: four counts of “Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with Person under 18 Years of Age”, one (1) count of “Oral copulation of person under 18 years” (California Penal Code § 288a(b)(1)) and one count (1) of “Sexual penetration by foreign object; victim under 18” (California Penal Code § 289(h)). He really got around! . . .
Posted in WatchList | Tagged Lawyer, Misconduct
By EvilEsq, September 10, 2009 in Salons
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Just in time for the CalBARFOON’s annual gathering– this year at the Grand Hyatt in San Diego, the Evil Esquire Bar Association’s actuarial department has released their preliminary findings regarding the State Bar of California’s discipline system performance for the years 2004 through 2008.
Before we start, the text on the cover of the State Bar of California 2008 Annual Report is worth noting: “Public Protection | Administration of Justice | Member Services.”
First the good news, according to the Cal Bar, there were 161,729 lawyers actively “practicing” law in California on December 1, 2008. This equates to 1 lawyer for every 226 humans in the state down from 242 humans per lawyer in 2004.
Now the bad news, from 2004 through 2008 the Cal Bar disciplined only 3.1 percent of the lawyers regarding whom they received complaints. During this period, only 0.8 percent of complaints received by the Cal Bar from consumers of legal services i.e., victim clients, opposing parties, etc. resulted in disciplinary action against the offending lawyer. . . .
Posted in Salons | Tagged Bar Association, Discipline, Lawyer, Misconduct
By EvilEsq, October 8, 2009 in Errata
Have a constructive rant, rave, or tip to share with the EEBA? Leave it here (click on the post’s title to open it).
Note to lawyers: If you are angry this site exists, then you should evaluate whether you are evil, unethical or both. If you somehow decide you are not evil or unethical, but still angry about our presence, then you should evaluate whether or not you are too stupid to lobby your state’s bar overseers to require them to investigate all complaints they receive regarding your colleagues who break the rules or the law. After all, an intelligent lawyer would want LESS COMPETITION. In light of the foregoing, comments attacking this site and our Bored’s methods will not be published.
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By EvilEsq, October 22, 2009 in Politici
Jon Hopkins, Esquire
Today the Bored Governors of the Evil Esquire Bar Association (the “EEBA”) announced their formal endorsement of Jon E. Hopkins, Esquire (age 63) a/k/a Hoppie for Lake County California District Attorney.
Our endorsement action is precipitated by several events that, subsequent to citizens’ and the media’s undermining of Hoppie’s deft application of the doctrine of prosecutorial indiscretion, resulting in his losing the Bismarck Dinius case, lead us to believe he may be waffling on seeking a second term as Lake County district attorney. . . .
Posted in Politici | Tagged District Attorney
By EvilEsq, October 15, 2009 in WatchList
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Elise Marie Mitchell [#102116], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA.
Elise’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA that “complaints have been filed against her with authorities.” According to information obtained by the EEBA, Elise is a family law (pardon the oxymoron) attorney who one commentor on another Internet site described as “rude, tactless and a complete failure as an attorney”. Caveat Emptor!
Anyone with information regarding Miss Mitchell is encouraged to anonymously comment to assist consumers of legal services to assess her character and professional abilities. . . .
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By EvilEsq, October 15, 2009 in WatchList
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Zachary Ian Gonzalez [#102115], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA.
Zachary’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by the EEBA’s discovery that “complaints have been filed against him.” According to information obtained by the EEBA, Zachary is a real estate attorney who engages in providing loan modification services. Caveat Emptor!
Anyone with information regarding Mr. Gonzalez is encouraged to anonymously comment to assist consumers of legal services to assess his character and professional abilities. . . .
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By EvilEsq, October 12, 2009 in WatchList
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the adventures of California attorney Janice Marie Banducci [#102114], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA.
Janices’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA she has “engaged in suspicious practices” which led our tipster not to engage her to represent them in a family law matter. Caveat Emptor!
Anyone with information regarding Miss Banducci is encouraged to anonymously comment to assist consumers of legal services to assess her character and professional abilities. . . .
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By EvilEsq, October 12, 2009 in WatchList
Karen Nagad, Esquirette
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Karen Nagad, Esquirette [#102113], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA.
Karen’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anynomous complaintant. According to information provided to the EEBA, Nagad is a confederate or employee of Adrian Jay Adams, Esquire [#101187], of Adams Kessler PLC, see Adrian Adams, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST, herein. According to commenters, Nadad, Adams et al stir conflict among members of HOA’s (home owners associations) in order to derive legal fees from suing other home owners or the HOA. A corollary to this alleged business development strategy is a glass company that shoots out windows in its trading area to drum up business. In this case the “shooters” and “glass company” are lawyers, licensed by the State Bar of California, which of course encourages such alleged insidious behavior by refusing to entertain the vast majority of complaints made by consumers. Caveat Emptor! . . .
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By EvilEsq, October 11, 2009 in WatchList
Adrian Adams
California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Several citizens of the morally and financially bankrupt State of California have recommended Adrian Jay Adams, Esquire [#101187] of Adams Kessler, PLC, 2566 Overland Avenue, Suite 730, in Los Angeles, California as a nominee for induction into the Evil Esquire Bar Association.
They’ve even set up a website to assist Adrian in “his” quest: AdrianAdamsEsqSucks. Catchy title! . . .
Posted in WatchList | Tagged Lawyer
By EvilEsq, October 9, 2009 in WatchList
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Craig Michael Laverty [#102112], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA.
Craig’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA he is “under investigation by authorities.” According to information provided to the EEBA, Laverty is a confederate of rapist and foreclosure artist James Parsa, see James Parsa, [E]squire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST, herein. Caveat Emptor! . . .
Posted in WatchList | Tagged Lawyer
