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Discipline

Sep. 22, 2009

Bar Names Lawyers Accused in Loan Cases

Asserting that "unprecedented" complaints against some members leave it no other choice, the State Bar on Friday released the names of 16 attorneys it is investigating for misconduct related to loan modification businesses.

By Amy Yarbrough
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Saying "unprecedented" complaints against some members of the bar leave it no choice, the State Bar on Friday released the names of 16 attorneys it is investigating for misconduct related to loan modification businesses.

The agency's policies generally prohibit publicizing investigative targets before it files charges, but officials said the rules contain an exemption for public safety....

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