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California Supreme Court

Nov. 4, 2016

High court justices skeptical of State Bar's attorney fee arguments

The state Supreme Court appeared hesitant Wednesday to restore an attorney fee award to the State Bar in litigation brought by a Los Angeles lawyer who was disciplined.

By Kevin Lee
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The state Supreme Court appeared hesitant Wednesday to restore an attorney fee award to the State Bar in litigation brought by a Los Angeles lawyer who was disciplined.

The attorney, Patricia J. Barry, sued the State Bar in an effort to overturn disciplinary orders against her, including a 60-day suspension of her law license for pursuing meritless lawsuits. Barry v. State B...

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