Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Appellate Practice
Jul. 22, 2022
Attorney used euphemistic vulgarity toward female opposing counsel
“I am deeply embarrassed and repeat the apology I made to opposing counsel. This was not consistent with my values. I offer no excuses,” Timothy Allen Scott said. The judge has referred him to the State Bar for possible disciplinary proceedings.
A San Diego County judge filed a discipline referral with the State Bar against attorney Timothy Allen Scott after he directed a euphemism for a vulgarity toward two female opposing counsel after he lost his case.
“I am deeply embarrassed and repeat the apology I made to opposing counsel. This was not consistent with my values. I offer no excuses,” Scott said in an email when reached for comment Thursday.
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