Attorneys are expected to show the utmost respect when appearing before the judiciary. There is a line that differentiates zealous advocacy and disrespect. In a recent decision, a New Jersey attorney learned a valuable lesson about bad mouthing the court, even if that court sits in another jurisdiction.
The case arises from a New Jersey attorney who tried a case in Pennsylvania state court against a company that provided dispute resolution services. When the state court trial and appellate court judges ruled against the …
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