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    Nov202009

    Georgia Judge Throws 2 Lawyers in Jail

    DateFriday, November 20, 2009 at 3:08AM

    Personally, I’m all for judges holding lawyers in contempt when they show disrespect for the Court.  Otherwise, those who play by the rules suffer.

    It may not be a good time for Georgia practitioners to try the patience of Matthew Simmons, the chief judge of Clayton County Superior Court.

    Within two business days he has jailed two lawyers for contempt in unrelated cases, according to a Daily Report article reprinted in New York Lawyer (reg. req.).

    Source: Judge Jails 2 Attorneys for Contempt in 4 Days | ABA Journal - Law News Now


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