Desert dream; in which a Boston litigator leaves big-city lights for a new practice representing immigrants in Arizona

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Boston immigration attorney Anthony Pelino's journey from pro bono work with the Florence Immigration and Human Rights Project to a decision to move his immigration practice to the small town of Florence is described. The challenge of representing a large population of detained aliens attracted Pelino to this area.

Arizona, Practice, Legal specialization, Emigration and immigration law, Immigration law, Pelino, Anthony

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Class action 'collusion' claimed in appeal; plaintiffs' lawyers got too cozy with H&R Block et al., suit says

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The author discusses claims by members of the plaintiffs' bar against colleagues of collusion with H&R Block and Beneficial National Bank to settle for just $25 mil litigation allegedly worth more than $1 bil. The suits settle concerns of H&R Block's use of so-called Refund Anticipation Loans .

United States, Management, Class actions (Civil procedure), Class action lawsuits, Malpractice, HRB, Legal malpractice, H&R Block Inc., Beneficial National Bank

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New York lawyers: are they that bad? Negative stereotype may have some validity, but hardly tells whole story

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New York attorneys negative stereotype and reputation for a very hard-edged style along with a tendency to argue an issue to death may be somewhat valid, and lawyers in such a large professional community may have less accountability. Attorneys lacking deep roots in the city may not achieve maximum effectiveness for their clients. Part of the daunting nature of New York lawyers may be an extension of the city itself.

New York, Public opinion

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