Lawyers...Yuk

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Originally Posted by Cloud

I don't agree that the person spoken about in the opinion column posted has violated any attorney ethical standard. Stupid, yes--unethical no.

Originally Posted by Cloud

Sounds like he pissed off the judge, however, which is never a good thing, and he could be subject to sanctions (i.e., a fine) for filing a frivolous suit.

Filing a frivolous lawsuit is very unethical, to me. And if it's gotten to this point and he still hasn't been subjected to severe sanctions already, then I disagree that he's being effectively disciplined. Correct me if I'm wrong, but only the judge handling the case has the right to declare the lawsuit frivolous, right? Or can another lawyer bring a complaint without being directly involved in the case?