Credit: Erce/Shutterstock/Shutterstock 'Seek a Voluntary Dismissal With Prejudice': Attorney Threatening Criminal Prosecution in Bankruptcy Matters Agrees to Reprimand
"'If you would like to save your client form our asking for criminal sanctions for filing a false claim and sanctions for my fees and costs for further litigation after you became aware that fraudulent pleadings were filed in this case then I suggest that you seek a voluntary dismissal with prejudice,'" Kimberly A. Chandler allegedly wrote to opposing counsel.
December 07, 2022 at 03:04 PM
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Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline
A Virginia attorney who allegedly sent emailed threats of criminal prosecution in an effort to gain advantage in bankruptcy disputes has agreed to a public reprimand from the state bar, according to a memorandum order filed last month.
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