Two bad attorney stories today. First, a former public defender was arrested for stealing money that his clients had paid toward restitution and then forging their signatures. If my memory serves me right, this is similar to what a prosecutor was charged with doing a few months ago in CT.

Second, high profile attorney Mickey Sherman (most recently in the news for representing Michael Skakel and then getting roasted over an open fire during the hearing for a new trial) will admit to violating two rules of professional conduct. He is going to do this to settle a complaint over attorneys fees.

A state grievance panel plans to issue a ruling within 60 days on the alleged violations of professional conduct. Sherman would be reprimanded for not having a written fee agreement and not providing enough details to disciplinary authorities.

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