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 MON., MAY 12th                 Plainview O/B Library                          The Constitution/Bill of Rights                                   

WEDS., MARCH 26th         Islip Library                                            How to Hire/Fire a Lawyer

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Just because someone is a lawyer does not make them a good law-maker.  In fact, most laws are written by lawyers who intentionally write conflicting, hard to understand laws that cause more litigation and dispute. For the first 100 years of this country, they were considered vermin.  Take Senator Chucky Schumer… please!!!! He wrote the law which would allow people without money to buy homes which helped create the economic mess the world is in.  Now he and his friends are writing more laws to punish the banks for selling these mortgages.  There never was a law a lawyer didn’t like.

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Judge Stanley Harwood (R)   Lenard Marlow Esq.       Kenneth Weinstein Esq.       

Judge Anthony Falanga(N)    Dominic Barbara Esq.     Lawrence Reich Esq.                                 

Judge Andrew Crecca (S)     Mildred Michalczyk Esq.  Jerome Ehrlich Esq.       

Judge Robert Ross (N)       Sari Friedman Esq.       Taylor Walker Esq. 

Judge John B. Riordan(Prob) Alan Isaac Esq.          Armond Prisco Esq.

Judge Marion McNulty(S)     Alan B. Mendelson Esq.   Michael D. Solomon Esq.

This list is not complete; check our website. www.americans4legalreform.com

When you go to court never go without court watchers. “Oh,I have my lawyer” you say. Well, they don’t work for you. If they did, they wouldn’t insist on being paid in advance.You may be lucky and hire a good lawyer, but chances of all the lawyers and judges in the room being honest and competent are slim.

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Lawyer Dominic Barbara, the bloated attorney, will forfeit his $100,000 fee to the US Marshals Service. He received the cash from veteran drug deal trafficker John Nebel. (US District Court NY )

The former lawyer and lawmaker, John Grisham, now writer of The Client, A Time to Kill, and The Appeal, says, “the criminal justice system is a mess. There are enough slimy lawyers”. (Time Feb 08) More than 100 people have been put to death then were later exonerated. 

 Be sure to send your lawyer a 1099 form.

Other groups: Fully Informed Jury, Judicial-Discipline-Reform.org, Families in Transition, Alliance to Restore Integrity in Divorce,Expertlaw.com, NOW

A bad lawyer can let a case drag out for several years, a good lawyer can make it last even longer. The world is a dangerous place not because of those who do evil but because of those who look on and do nothing.“Albert Einstein”

Sheriff Joe Arpaio was just re-elected, they were spending $18 mill a year on stray animals. The animal shelters are now all staffed and operated by prisoners that care for and feed the strays. The budget is now $3 mill.(AZ)

We’re focused on benefits, rights, and wants and we think too little on obligations, responsibilities and duties (Justice Clarence Thomas)

ALR regrets the passing of our good friend, Cy Gape.

Wow! The NYC Bar has 23,000 members and 160 committees (Much ado about nothing!) ( Sept 07 NY Bar)

Dominic Barbara Esq. lost his motion to withdraw from a case because his client ran out of money. Judge Anthony Falanga said “it is necessary to know the client”. The lawyer should either decline the case or acknowledge they may not be paid in full. (NY Law Jrnl 1/19/05)

If 86% of Americans believe in God, why do the other 14% have a problem with  “In God We Trust” on our money? ( Andy Rooney 60 Minutes)

Clinton (D-NY), Obama(D-IL), and Schumer(D-NY) are 3 of the 33 senators who voted against English as America’s official language. (June 6, 2007)

Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that may damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be hanged. (Abraham Lincoln)

Fearful of growing backlash from the public against arbitrary, prejudiced, and malicious judgments that are protected by judicial immunity, judges have banded together under government sponsorship to devise means of defending themselves from aggrieved and increasingly militant pro-se litigants. (http://exposecorruptcourts.blogspot.com)

Luisa Esposito claims that her former lawyer Allen Isaac ,72, married father of 3 from Woodmere, repeatedly asked for sex. (NY Post K. Crowley) At least he was honest, most lawyers just____ their clients.

Plaintiff attorney Lanier Esq.,had his annual Xmas party in Texas for 8000 people including judges. He will make $30 million.(Google Vioxx Litigation)

Before you get married, write a pre-nup, after all 60% of all marriages end in divorce and you don’t want those ___ ____ divorce lawyers taking all your $ ( Donald Trump)

A husband won $750,000 for alienation of affection to be paid by his wife’s lover (Bizarre Justice 1/9/08)

The rules of due process give you 5 tools to get the truth: 1. Request for Admissions, 2. Requests for Production, 3. Interrogatories, 4. Depositions, 5. Subpoenas on Court Orders, and 3 Enforcements: 1. Motion to Compel Discovery,2.Motion for an Order to Show Cause, 3.Motion for Contempt. www.jurisdictionary.com    Save legal fees- do it pro se.                  

Senator James Lack (R-S) was nominated as Court of Claims Judge by Pataki. The hearing was called without notice and no one was allowed to testify in opposition ( Elena Sassower, Center for Judicial Responsibility).

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In the US, there are 40,000 liability lawsuits filed per year and in Britain only 200. ( Lawyers Jan 16/08).

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Family court judges should not place law guardians in the position of being “unsworn witnesses” in custody proceedings. (NY L J 2/17/08)

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Robert Curtis Esq., charged his client Janet Callaghan $373,000 to sue her former matrimonial attorney, Berke Esq., for $28,000. ( NY Lawyer 2/22/08)

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Lawrence Reich Esq. was listed as working full time for 5 LI school districts at the same time or 1271 days/year, more than $2.5 million.( Newsday 2/12/08)

Jerome Ehrlich Esq. was able to get credit for 38 ½ years in the public school pension system even though he was in private practice the entire time, receiving $400,000 in fees. ( Newsday 3/16/08).

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During the 10 years 1997-2006 there were 7462 judicial complaints with only 9 Fed. Judge disciplined. Despite the seriousness of complaints, 99.88% were dismissed without an investigation. (Dr. Richard Cordero Esq.)

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Our legal system is the most corrupt profession in America. The average person gets ripped off by attorneys who abuse their power with an (illegal) monopoly that enriches them, while justice is unaffordable to the majority. Incompetent, negligent and unscrupulous lawyers are rarely held accountable.

ALR needs your help and financial support to pursue our ambitious agenda: newsletters, public and private meetings, court watching, networking, education, expositions. We urge you to renew your commitment to the legal reform movement by sending your 2008 membership today.$5-$50+ would be great.

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TUES., MAR 11th                 Plainview O/B Library                         Prep for Divorce                              

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MON., JAN 28th                  Farmingdale Public Library                How to Hire/Fire a Lawyer

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wishes to thank you for all of your help in the fight for legal reform. We know the legal system is unfair.Seldom do we receive equal justice under the law. Instead, the lawyers and judges thrive on our misfortune. The unconscionable cost of hiring a lawyer denies justice for many Americans. Incompetent, negligent and corrupt lawyers and judges do not get disciplined because of self-governed, secret proceedings by the authorities. Victims have little hope. We are hoping that those who can will donate time and money for 2008 membership. Remember, if you donate $50 or more you will receive a free copy of Scandal at the Oak Beach Inn by Robert Matherson & R. Rousseau.

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Judge Stanley Harwood     Armond Prisco Esq.         Mark Peterson Esq.

Judge John B.Riordan (N)  Lewis Stockman Esq.        Alan Mendelson Esq.

Judge David Gross(N)      Thomas McGowan Esq.        Marc Pergament Esq.

Judge Jeffrey K.Oing      Peter Coronia Esq.         Neil Ackerman Esq.

Judge Scott Fairgrieve    Philip Castrovinci Esq.    Kenneth Silverman Esq.

Judge Anthony Falanga(N)  Brigit Tartaglia Esq.      Thomas Liotte Esq.

Judge Marion McNulty(S)   Stanley Kopilow Esq.       Jim Daly Esq.

Judge Edward Carni(Ap)    Mary Toner Esq.            Peter Kaiteris Esq.

This list is not complete. Be sure to check our website www.americans4legalreform.com or list your complaints on www.ripoffreport.com

To resolve lawyer- client fee disputes with arbitrators who are usually lawyers is impossible. To avoid disputes: Shop carefully, have your retainer agreement reviewed, check your monthly bills carefully, keep careful records of all communications with tape recorded conversations and follow-up letters.

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Dennis G. Jacobs, chief judge of the Federal Appeals Court NY, said “Judges can be counted on to rule in favor of anything that protects and empowers lawyers... they favor complexity over efficient solutions. After all, they are aided by lawyers who bill by the hour” (NY Times Aug 27/07)

The hearing to draft rules governing federal judicial misconduct complaints for the entire nation was held for only 2 hours, Sept.27,2007 in Brooklyn NY. Only three speakers were heard by the committee chair, Judge Stephen Brey. The first, a good old boy Arthur Helman Esq., and two gentlemen, a Dr. Richard Cordero Esq.(www.judicial-discipline-reform.org) and Frank Knize (Frankknee@aol.com ) who filmed the entire event. Under the current rules, the judges took disciplinary action against their peers in only 14 cases out of the 7462 complaints filed in the past 10 years. In the 218 years since the adoption of the constitution, only seven judges have been removed. 99% of all complaints are dismissed in secrecy.

During the month of 1/07, there were 39 combat killings in Iraq and 35 murders in Detroit alone. Should we get out of Detroit? (ABA Jrl.)

Chief Judge Judith Kaye’s effort to protect incapacitated, established a guardianship court to bring proceedings under one judge. Suffolk’s pilot program run by Judge Leis’ effort brings dignity to the vulnerable individual. (NYS Bar Journal 6/06)

Lawyers are not popular because of the high prices they are able to charge due to the monopoly on providing legal service.  Every state except Arizona has UPL statutes (unauthorized practice of law) which make it illegal to do what lawyers do.( www.cato.org )

Be aware of your rights. The courts have 3 jurisdictions to operate. 1. Common (Gods) Law where there is a damaged party. 2. Equity law or contracts that you are under.  3. Admiralty/ Maritime law now called statutory jurisdiction.  If you do not choose the one which you operate under, (Howard Freeman Tapes) the court will.

If lifeguards must undergo criminal background checks when they apply for their jobs (Newsday Zach Dowdy 8/28/07) and transit employees must take substance abuse tests, why aren’t judges tested for honesty and normalcy, or at least for substance abuse? After all, they are government employees.

According to Seymour Reisman Esq., fathers are awarded custody less than 20% of the time even if the mother has a full time career (Newsday 10/4/07), except in cases of political patronage i.e. Judges Kent(S), McNulty(S), Falanga(N) and Sturm(M) et al.

Your government is strangled by lawyers. For fear of lawsuits, the CIA employs more than 100 lawyers- the Pentagon 10,000+ (IBD 9/19/07)

Did you hear about the couple who sued their doctor because they had twins? They only wanted one fertile egg.

Eleven public officials and two members of the state assembly were charged with taking $ in bribes in New Jersey. The FBI said they were stunned by the business-as-usual attitude.(NYT 9/7/07) 4 arrested in N. Hempstead building dept, accused of fraud, falsifying business records, and receiving gratuities from 2002-06.(Newsday 10/16/07)(The tip of the iceberg-ALR)

Can an atheist get insurance against acts of God?

(L.I. Catholic 8/07) In the August issue of the LI Catholic, Rick Hinshaw writes of “The Arrogance of Power”. His boss Denis Dillon, N. District Attorney, abused his power and had two senior citizens arrested in Hempstead for uttering disparaging remarks about lawyers and the court system.

While FedEx can track 20,000 packages a day, the ABA can’t even track one crooked lawyer! (ALR)

At the time of 9/11, there were 1500 mosques in the U.S. Now there are 6500.They allegedly have 6 nuclear bombs.  The biggest mosque in Brooklyn stores weapons and raises money for Al Qaeda in Iran.  Authorities stay away for fear of retaliation by the ACLU. (Coast to Coast 8/28/07)

“When you have more lawyers than doctors in the US, why have state funding for law students” says Frank Lasee Esq. in the National Law Jrl. 8/7/07.

When Chief Judge Burger died in 1995, his children were socked with excessive taxes because he didn’t make a proper will.( Oxford Club 8/28/07)

 Since Australians were forced to surrender their personal firearms(650,000 costing taxpayers $500 million)homicides are up 6%, assaults 9.6% and robberies 44%. The previous years showed a steady decrease. (Google Aust. Gunlaws 5/1/07)

Merck & Co.: The Vioxx settlement with plaintiff lawyers was $4.85 billion and cost Merck an additional $1.9 billion in their litigation. (WSJ 11/12/07) The question is, what will be the plaintiffs’ net and what will that do to the cost of your next prescription? (ALR)

Disgraced ex-judge Wachtler has been readmitted to the bar.( Newsday 10/4/07) Joseph Levine Esq. stole $300G from his Hewlett client( K. Herbert Newsday) A Niagara Falls judge lost his job when he jailed 46 people because someone’s cell phone interrupted proceedings.(AP 11/28/07)

As if $160,000 starting salary for lawyers wasn’t enough, some firms guarantee mortgages, reimburse car purchases and wine and dine.(NYT 11/26/07) Top lawyers bill $1000/hr; contingency fees exceed $20,000/hr (ABA Jrl.)

“ Divorce Doesn’t Pay” Forbes 400 richest are married to their first spouses (68%)with an average of 3 children. Only 11% have never been married(10/5/07)


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TUES., NOV 13th                Plainview O/B Library             Holding Your Lawyer Accountable                 

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wishes to remind you why we say DON’T VOTE FOR LAWYERS. “The most dangerous symptom which creates fascism is always the same, an abandonment of equal justice to all and the placing of some groups in a preferred class at the expense of other groups.”(Hugo Black) The legal profession unconstitutionally, effectively controls all government in the U.S.(Ron Bibace)(Federalist 86)The result is the most corrupt profession in America, The Legal Profession. Only the public can stop it. Don’t get us wrong, we don’t hate all lawyers, there are many good ones. Unfortunately, the crooked and incompetent ones give the good ones a bad reputation.  Help us get the word out.  Start a group in your neighborhood.  Petition your political party to provide non-lawyer candidates.  Be active in your community.  For more ideas call Julia at 516-694-9474.  Send us a $50 donation and receive a free book Scandal at the Oak Beach Inn by Robert Matherson and Rosanne Rousseau.

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Judge Gerald Garson     Taylor Walker Esq.        Alan Mendelson Esq.

Judge Robin Garson      Mildred Michalczyk Esq.   Dominic Barbara Esq.

Judge Marion McNulty    Kenneth Weinstein Esq.    Rubenfeld Jr & Sr.Esq.

Judge Helen Sturm       Chaz Cancellare Esq.      Sari Friedman Esq.

Judge William Kent      Patrick McCarthy Esq.     Michael Garson Esq.

Judge Ellen Greenberg   Ira Kurtzberg Esq.        Jim Daly Esq.

This list is not complete. Be sure to check our website www.americans4legalreform.com or list your complaints on www.ripoffreport.com

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If you are in litigation, you may want to have a trial by jury. Know your rights. See www.americanjuryinstitute.org or www.ecourts.com/selfhelp also located on 4th floor E. Islip Supreme Court. In NYC call 212-626-7373

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Brooklyn dad got 3 months for giving a $10k bribe to Judge Gerald Garson. Mrs. Levi is left fighting for custody of their children.( Alex Ginsberg) Bribes are usually not cash; judges often receive favors, appointments and donations to their favorite charities.  See Judge Marion McNulty censure( NY Committee on Judicial Conduct)

“Pants Suit”  A US administrative judge who sued his dry cleaner for $54 million because they lost his favorite pants, may now have to go to the cleaners with $84,000 for the cleaner’s legal fees.

Recommended Reading: The Effects of Divorce on America by Patrick Fagan of the Heritage Foundation tel 202-546-4400 American Judicial Meltdown by J. Gentiluomo tel 518-346-0895, www.americasjudicialmeltdowm.com

Did you know about the new political party, “Equal Parenting Party”? If you want to be active call Greg Fisher, 631-384-9559

In the early 60’s it was rare to have more than one classmate from a divorced family.  Today, more than 50% of the class has divorced parents.  The legal system then bankrupts the parents as it plays its games. (Rev. Pizzarelli, Arts and Life Styles, 6/21/07.)

One of our FBI friends said “I don’t know who we got more complaints about, terrorists of lawyers”.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT: 1.Judge W. Kent(S) finally admitted a mistake; he recused himself in Ackerman v. Ackerman because he had ex parte conversations with forensic Barbara Burkhard, who threatened the litigant with the loss of her children. They think its business as usual. Call Terry Boyle 631-680-3400 if you have a similar problem. 2. Judge M. McNulty(S) won’t admit her mistakes; she thinks it’s within her discretion to rip a 13 year old from the custodial parent and move him 200 miles away. She never bothered to consult with the child and instead listened to corrupt incompetent attorneys. 3.Judge Greenberg (N Family) punished a hard working mother with 17 days in prison and 45 court appearances, because she didn’t know the whereabouts of her 17 year old runaway daughter. 4. 97% of the 15,000 yearly complaints against lawyers are dismissed without an investigation. When there is a hearing, it’s secret.(NYS BA 2005) 5. Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes finally put Judge Gerald Garson away for 10 years. Stay tuned for outcome of events for his wife Judge Robin Garson and Michael Garson. We need to clone Mr. Hynes!!

If you get 2 DWIs, you lose your commercial driver’s license. If you are a judge you get an assistant to help you with the work load.  

Judges must disclose all investments, yet U.S. Trustees who are officers of the court do not. They are free to wheel and deal in exclusive deals unavailable to the public with great gain, often at the expense of the litigants.( Call us if you have a trustee rip-off story 631-421-6390)

NY Client Protection Fund may face its largest claims in 25 years from victims of Andrew Capoccia Esq. The fund chair said each blood-curdling instance discredits the profession.( 6/07 www.halt.org )

“If you don’t paddle your own canoe you’re not going anywhere.” K. Hepburn    

Some judges have sued the legislature for pay raises. (NY Times Metro 2/7/07)

Marvin Singer, 71, spent 3 months in jail because he did not pay his wife’s attorney $100,000 as ordered by Judge Robert Ross( Nassau) NYT 2/15/07

Judge D. Gross ( Nassau) continues his $125k pay while being prosecuted for money laundering and diamond fencing, because his family only has one income.

Do you know why divorce is so expensive? It’s worth it!!!!

Ex- Brooklyn Judge R. Mason, was jailed for not paying $270,000 child support. Daily News 5/25/07

The lawyers defrauded their 440 clients for $200 million in the fen-phen lawsuit. They kept the bulk for themselves. NYT 3/24/07

If you are a male divorce litigant, seek Judge McNulty, Suffolk Matrimonial (see Zagarino vs. Zagarino)She said the father’s past due child support of about $30,000 was moot.  Many litigants with similar circumstances wish they had her as a judge; but then their father may not have been past pres. of the Nassau Republican Party.  Can anyone explain how this can happen?  Is this justice?  What recourse is there?

Susan Gass lost her son, her home and her job but after 3 years she finally won an appeal to overturn Chief Judge Jacquelin Silberman’s decisions, giving her husband everything. Her Husband was the former pres. of Village Reform Democratic Club(NY Post 7/12/07)

David Marcus, Newsday, bookmarcus@gmail.com, is collecting information for a book on divorce, how rules are applied unevenly or arbitrarily.

You may not like R. Giuliani, but consider his 9th Commitment “Reform the Legal System”. Judges should judge.  Making laws is the responsibility of an elected legislator and amending the Constitution is the responsibility of the people.... www.joinrudy2008.com

Why don’t lawyers play hide and seek? Nobody will look for them.

Other groups: Halt-tel. 202-887-8255 or www.halt.com. Families in Transition-Chris DiMaggio tel. 631-421-8188. Alliance to Restore Integrity in Divorce- Kim Lurie, tel. 516-992-2873 or email divorcecoach@msn.com

Our goal is to inform and educate, and to improve the legal system. We are advocates for the public. VOTE PRIMARY DAY SEPTEMBER 18TH

 


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needs your help , money ,time, ideas and energy.  No one group can possibly fix the corrupt, incompetent legal system that exists in America. Whether you have been wronged or not, do something about it!  Many call and ask what ALR can do for them. Although we try to help by education and motivation, we need you to ask what you can do to improve the system so your children do not have to endure what you have gone through. Start now if you have not done so, and please send your yearly donation today. $10, $20,$50, $100-every $1 helps. Recently we expanded our board to nine energetic, dedicated members, including a retired judge.

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Judge Melanie Cyganowski Keith Silverman Esq.     Anthony Maniscalco Esq.     

Judge Helen Blydenburg   Mildred Michalczyk Esq.  Dominic Barbara Esq.

Judge Marion McNulty     Kenneth Weinstein Esq.   Leonard Leeds Esq.

Judge Bruce Alpert       Alan Mendelson Esq.      Sari Friedman Esq.

Judge Francis Conrad     Gary P. Fields Esq.      Ronald Rosenberg Esq.

Judge Dorothy Eisenberg  Theresa Cavanagh Esq.    Lenard Marlow Esq.

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Check to see who contributed to your judge’s campaign before your trial, and who runs the campaign activities. (www.elections.state.ny.us)

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Is it true: Judge Alpert wrongfully handed favorable decisions to political friends and fellow bar association members?

Is it true: Judge Blydenburg is back as family court judge because he begged and promised he would do a good job this time around?

Is it true: Federal Bankruptcy Attorneys are given peachy investments no one else is offered?????

Is it true: Lawyers hire Grievance Commmittee Board Members to evoke client attorney privilege? 

The #1 most sold book in the world last year “The Bible”.

Lawyers protect no one.The Fire Dept,Police Dept,and servicemen do protect us  

Justice China style: They execute more people each year than the rest of the world put together. Their state fleet of mobile vans drive around as needed to execute people quickly. Now they use lethal injection. Their courts are efficient in passing sentences, defense lawyers are not allowed to see the accused before trial and appeals are denied. We go on believing they are “Westernized”.(FRC Letter 1/2007)

In almost every country but the US, legal systems incorporate a “loserpays” principle. We had that system but it gradually died out in the 60’s. We also had rules discouraging ill-conceived litigation and prohibiting lawyers from stirring up litigation for their own benefit.(Walter Olson Manhattan  Inst.)

If you don’t have the law or the facts on your side, pound the table and yell. Can anyone figure a way to outsource the lawyers?

It’s against the law for anyone to prescribe anything but a drug approved by the Food & Drug Administration.( The Government)A lady in CA, whose doctor says marijuana is the only medicine keeping her alive, can face prosecution on drug charges says a Federal Court (Newsday 3/14/07)

Judicial Watch, a non-partisan education foundation, promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and law “because no one is above the  law”. www.judicialwatch.org

Warning: Protracted litigation can be hazardous to your health.  This stress can lead to physical illness. Legal Abuse Syndrome is a public health menace in this country. No one is immune. www.legalabusesyndrome.org

We have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Our government does not guarantee happiness, which means you may have to work for it. The government does not owe it to you.( the movie “Pursuit of Happiness”)

Re: 2006 Judicial Hellholes  1. West Virginia- a history of connections with personal injury lawyers 2. South Florida- reputation for high awards( $145 billion tobacco award. 3.Rio Grande Valley and coast of Texas- known as plaintiff paradise. 4. Cook County, Madison County, and St. Clair County IL known for its’ hostility to corporate defendants, in 2 years hosts 10x increase in class action lawsuits.5. A San Diego man sued the city for $5.4 million because he was upset when a woman used the men’s toilet in front of him (American Tort Reform Association) www.atra.org

Each Suffolk Legislator receives $500,000 annually to use as they please.  (Suffolk Life 12/13/06)

N.Y.S. judges are asking for a raise to $156,000/year from the present $119,000 ( Suffolk Life 1/24/07)

Lawyers are grand and glorious- hand them a grand and they are glorious.

Ralph Nader estimates utility companies over-bill customers $19 bill. yearly.

Ex-wife of ex-Brooklyn Judge Reynold Mason involved in “judgeships for sale” claims he was expected to come up with: payoffs to the party, hire campaign managers and clerks directed by the party. No one cared if he was competent.(Daily News 1/25/07)

The current system of picking court judges makes a sham of elections(Newsday 2/22/07)

Judge Gerald Garson, who has been charged with taking bribes, began his trial March 13,2007. If Judge Garson is sentenced, then shouldn’t his wife Judge Robin Garson be sentenced as a co-conspirator, since she knew or should have known he was taking bribes?  Please courtwatch!! Call Kim Laurie for info 516-992-2873

New laws: A no spanking for kids under 3 was proposed by Sally Leiber(d) CA Assembly( Sacramento Bee 3/07). A no more than “1” inch of snow on cars was proposed by Jon Cooper Nassau County Legislature ( Suffolk Life 3/07). A no feeding the geese law was proposed by Nassau Legislator David Dennenberg.  Therefore, we will need lawyers that specialize in slap suits, ice depth and geese droppings.

Expensive gifts and cash are given to doctors by pharmaceutical companies even in states where such payments must be disclosed( Newsday Delthia Ricks)

When lawyers Steal was Newsday’s headline back on May 10th,1992, with Long Island the highest theft rate in the state. Again, this past Jan 07 Newsday’s headline read When Lawyers Steal with Long Island the highest rate, 3.2 mill from 79 clients. Legal experts say lawyer theft is not a pervasive problem.

 Nassau County District Court Judge David Gross, free on $500,000 bond on federal charges of money laundering and conspiracy, will continue to receive his full pay even though he has been suspended from judicial duties.

What is a contingency fee? If you lose, the lawyer gets nothing. If you win, you get nothing. It was so cold the attorney had his hands in his own pocket.

TV production assistants wanted. Help is needed- money, ideas. All are invited to a fund raising party Wed. April 11th at the American Legion Hall, R110, Huntington Harbor. Chris DiMaggio 631-421-8188

Books:Order your copy Scandal at the Oak Beach Inn by Bob Matheson with Rosanne Rousseau before they are sold out.tel-631-421-6390.Also, How to be an Entrepreneur Without Going to Jail about judicial corruption www.Lulu.com

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THE OLDEST MOST SUCCESSFUL LEGAL REFORM GROUP IN THE WORLD

approaches the end of its 16th year, proud of all its accomplishments and yet frustrated at all that still has to be done.  Remembering our goal “Open accountability of the most corrupt profession in America--- the legal profession”.  It’s hard to believe even our own members still vote for lawyers whose goal it is to give more power to lawyers. Very few politicians ever spoke of “ Legal Reform”. Instead of praise for those who did, many of our friends denigrate them for all their other misgivings.  Take a moment to reflect on our goals-Legal Reform .  Set your priorities!  Do you want more lawyers controlling your life and all branches of government? What if all branches of government were controlled by one religious, ethnic, or other group? What would you do? Freedom is not free!  Please help us continue that goal.

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Our members have reported the following to be incompetent, crooked or both:

Judge Bruce Alpert       Judge Bryan Hedges       Judge John Kelly

Judge Helen C. Sturm(M)  Judge Edward McCabe      Judge Donald Blydenburg    

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Does anyone have any information about the following lawyers?

(We will keep your name confidential)

Kenneth Silverman Esq.      Mildred Michalczyk Esq.   David Baram Esq.

Kenneth Weinstein Esq.      Ira Kurtzberg Esq.        Charles Reither Esq.

Timothy Tippins Esq.        Marvin Weinroth Esq.      Herbert Rubenfeld Esq.

Also be sure to file your lawyer complaint with www.ripoffreport.com

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Because there are an extraordinary number of complaints against some lawyers, vigilante grievance committees are forming to discuss plans and examine our recourse to expose them and get retribution.

1. Dominic Barbara: Money and power can buy you freedom.

2. Sari Friedman:  Who has seduced more fathers than Heidi Fleiss!

3. Chaz Cancellare: Excessive court appointed law guardianships!

4. Partick T. McCarthy: is a retired fireman, lawyer, nurse, court appointed untrustee, and law secretary for Judge Whelan. Who is his godfather?

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If the grievance committees themselves weren’t so corrupt, we wouldn’t be doing this. Fact: 98% of all grievances are dismissed in secrecy without an investigation.  We need an open civilian review board, not lawyers judging lawyers in secrecy.

A stinkweed by another name is still a stinkweed. The 65,000 member “Association of Trial Lawyers of America” who brought us the billion dollar cigarette, asbestos, injury, and obesity cases, will change its name to “American Association for Justice”.(NYT 10/24/06)

Founder of a Kids Right Org., John Murtari, was sentenced to six months in Syracuse Jail by Judge Hedges. He has not eaten since he was incarcerated on July 31, for failing to pay child support for a child he is unable to see. Syracuse Post 11/17/06. www.akidsright.org

New links: www.coalitiononchildabuse.org www.judicial-discipline-reform.org SHAKEN DOWNE & BOLT www.lawsuitaddiction.com www.cleanupwashington.org

As soon as the divorce papers are served the asset shuffling begins. Forbes 10/06 Advice-1. Prepare 2.Setup trusts for the kids 3.Consider mediation

Appointed by Gov. Pataki to the 11 member Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2003, Raoul Felder, celebrity divorce lawyer, was recently elected chairman of the body responsible for investigating complaints made against the state’s 3400 judges. The commission(Tel# 212-809-0566,www.scjc.state.ny.us, address- 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006) whose staff of 28, recorded 1565 complaints against judges in ’05.After 260 “secret” investigations , 4 judges were bounced, 15 face censure, 5 were admonished, and 6 quit. Less than 2% had findings.( Daily News- Jose Martinez)

Why can’t we read a bible in school but can in prison? Why do we swear on a bible but can’t post the 10 Commandments?

Al Capone’s lawyer, “Easy Eddie”, one day got religion and went to the authorities. His life ended in a blaze of gunfire. Easy Eddie’s son, Butch O’Hare, grew up to be the Navy’s First ace of WW II to win the Congressional Medal of Honor. O’Hare Airport was named after him. Moral of the story- Lawyers save your son.  

Divorce is hurting American society and devastating the lives of children. Over 1 million children each year suffer,50% of all born to married parents. Something must be done.(The Heritage Foundation tel 202-546-4400, www.heritage.org)

The U.S. Supreme Court makes transcripts of all oral arguments available to the public for free the same day. www.supremecourtus.gov

Read “ Scandal at the Oak Beach Inn” by Bob Matherson with George Carpozi Jr.& Rosannne Rousseau. We have a few copies available.Thanks to Bob- one of the many victims of corrupt politicians.He has been the father of this group.

Twenty years ago, school taxes accounted for 30% of your real estate tax bill. Today it’s 60-70% of the total tax bill which averages $7000(Suffolk Life 9/13/06)

Pedophiles and sex offenders can obtain Viagra and other erectile dysfunction meds at tax payer’s expense. (Suffolk Life 9/13/06)

Each year America’s legal system costs the U.S. economy $246 Billion. Lawsuits drain $88 billion from small businesses that could be used to invest in new jobs. A family of four pays “litigation tax” of $3300.There are 16 million lawsuits filed a year, about 1 every 2 seconds (USchamber.com)

Oxymorons: Big shrimp, working vacation, current history, deafening silence, honest lawyer, smart judge.

When a NYC man failed at suicide by jumping into the path of a train his lawyer sued and won $650,000 even though the man repeated the act before the case was complete. (Lawyers and Other Reptiles)

When a thug saw a grandmother in a wheelchair he thought he had an easy target. He grabbed her necklace only to be shot with her registered pistol.(N.Y. Post 9/9/06 NRA 12/6/06)

We hope the best politician won and we pray they do the best for the country.

Is it true?  LIPA has illegally taxed its’ customers with $156,000,000 excess fuel price surcharges. (Newsday Dec.1 06)

Have you lost any property due to foreclosure, bankruptcy, or attorney manipulation? Contact ALR, 631-421-6390. We will keep your name confidential.

The lawyer for Judge Gerald Garson quit. Brooklyn Judge Garson was arrested for taking bribes to settle cases. (alexginsberg@nypost.com)

Lawyers expect to be paid in advance.  Likewise, if you do any work for a lawyer demand you get paid in advance.  Remember: 1. They can’t be trusted to pay later. 2. You can’t sue if they don’t pay. 3. Many lawyers think they are superior creatures that don’t have to pay.

Low life lawyer, Leon Lipkin, who once defended many Wall Street crooks, is finally going to jail himself.  There is Justice!

Help us save a tree. Give us your email address-recommend a friend.

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We regret the loss of our dear friend and sister in solidarity , Helen Alaimo (6/30/06), mother of  Thomas who was suicide victim of the matrimonial court system (2/6/01)  It is estimated that there is 1 suicide per month per county because of divorce.  We are all familiar with the NY doctor who recently blew himself and his NYC building up because of a bitter divorce.  The lawyers are the only winners.  We will join our friends in our united advocacy against injustice in the Matrimonial arena on behalf of all litigants.

                        Please help us continue the cause in whatever way you can!!!!

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  Our members have reported the following to be incompetent, crooked or both:

Judge William Kent          Judge George Geilor     Judge Stanley Harwood

Judge Helen Sturm           Judge Gerald Garson     Judge Donald Blydenburg

Judge Joseph Farneti        Judge David Gross       Judge Marion McNulty               

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     Does anyone have any information about the following lawyers?

               (We will keep you name confidential)

Timothy Tipping, Esq.   Michael G. Walsh, Esq.    Peter Pert, Esq.

Dominic Barbara, Esq.   Kenneth Silverman, Esq.   Kenneth Weinstein Esq.

Sari Friedman, Esq.     Chaz Cancellare, Esq.     Koopersmiths, Jr&Sr, Esq.

Taylor Walker, Esq.     Ira Kurtzberg, Esq.       Rubenfeld Jr&Sr, Esq.

Jack Solowitz, Esq.     Lynn Kramer, Esq.         Hoffman Jr&Sr, Esq.

Susan Saltz, Esq.       Patrick McCarthy, Esq.    Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, Esq.

David Woyczik, Esq.     Peter Mandler, Esq.

We have observed political nepotism in the local divorce courts. This occurs when one party has an unfair advantage over the other side because of family ties to the judge.  Often times there is not a level playing field and judges, or even worse, secretaries for the judges, make decisions based on favors for the politically connected side. If you know of any cases report them to us. We will keep your identity confidential. Now that Judge Patrick Leis knows, what will he do?

You have a choice.  Fire the bum (your lawyer) and:                                                                       1.Mediate-Don’t litigate. Contact Chris DiMaggio FitTV@optonline.net tel 631-421-8188 2. Hire a paralegal or go prose. 3. Use online legal services www.findlaw.com and www.legalzoom.com 4. New trend- Out source your legal work offshore to India. Lawyers in India earn $10,000 a year.

If your lawyer is a bum, let the world know. You can! See: Tory v Cochran -125 S. CT.2108, 544 U.S.734 Ulysses Tory was allowed to picket Johnnie Cochran’s office www.lawyersratings.com www.americans4legalreform.com  

Safe Driving scam in Suffolk involved a court officer and judges who received a 10% discount on their auto insurance (Newsday 4/13/06) for no show classes           

Senate lawyers(60 of the 100)continue to block attempts to put sensible caps on medical malpractice for pain & suffering(non-economic damages IBD 5/10/06)

                  NEVER PAY A LAWYER IN ADVANCE!!!!!!!!

Since Texas capped non-economic damages at $250,000, malpractice suits have been halved & 5 insurers have cut total annual premiums $50 mil. (NYP 2/25/6)

One third of the $25 billion awarded every year in liability lawsuits goes to the lawyers.

NY lawyers for the firm, Milberg Weiss etc., were charged in illegal security kickback scheme whereby they paid false plaintiffs in class actions. They gave $11 million to win $216 million. Mr. Milberg and Mr. Weiss were not charged because it may hurt their business. (Newsday 5/19/06)

The Florida Supreme Court will decide whether Judge Sloop can keep his $131,000 job even though he has ADHD(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)Miami Herald 5/16/06

You haven’t gotten a fair trial when the judge says “tails, I mean guilty”.

In the past 10 years, personal injury lawyers have seen business dive 40% because cars are safer, mediation is being used more often, and higher court costs. (Newsday 5/22/06)

As a result of extended deployments, the divorce rate for our military heroes is higher than the 50% for civilian population. It’s over 80%. Yet the courts do not consider deployment a factor in awarding custody. (Greg Fisher- tel 631-384-9559)

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