Humanity does prevail

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The Florida Bar charged attorney Phillip Taylor with violating the Florida Rules of Professional Ethics by arranging funds for and giving clothing to an indigent client, but a panel dismissed the charges. Taylor's new law firm decided to give his continuing client $200 for basic necessities, and Taylor gave her clothes for her child. Lawyers may not give financial aid to a client with pending litigation, but the hearing referee held no improper goal underlaid the action. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal.

Social aspects, Florida

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Don't blame the client

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Mitigating circumstances that lighten the punishment for professional misconduct may often receive too much weight. James Chovanec's deceit of an IN court on Jan 30, 1992, earned him a 30-day suspension, in light of his remorse, full disclosure, lack of a disciplinary history, and personal problems. He had violated Rules of Professional Conduct 3.3(a)(1) and 8.4(c). Lying to the court is the worst thing an attorney can do, and a 30 days suspension is too lenient.

Analysis, Indiana, Contempt of court

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