JD: I got fired!
AFP: What?
JD: You heard me right.
AFP: Fired?
JD: Again.
AFP: Why? How? When?
JD: Why? I really don't know.
How? That's a stupid question that I need not to answer.
When? Today
AFP: I'm confused.
JD: I second that.
AFP: What did you do?
JD: I loved my job and I did it well - thoroughly and ethically
AFP: Ethically?
JD: You know me. I always tell the truth, even if the truth will hurt me.
AFP: Did it?
JD: Yes.
AFP: But why?
JD: Because there's something inherently wrong with me.
AFP: There's nothing inherently wrong with you.
JD: Yes there is.
AFP: No there's not.
JD: If you're right and there's nothing "inherently" wrong with me then tell me why this had to happen again, especially right now, when I'm still fucked up over round one with the Goons and Dear Lawyer.
AFP: You're not 'fucked up' and there's nothing inherently wrong with you.
JD: Sigh.
AFP: Now what?
JD: I don't know.
AFP: What are you going to do?
JD: What I'm going to do is one thing, and what I want to do is another....
AFP: Ok. What do you want to do?
JD: I want to fire people.
AFP: What?
JD: I want to fire people.
AFP: I gotta hear this. Tell me more.
JD: Tell you what?
AFP: Damn! Some things will never change.
JD: What does that supposed to mean?
AFP: It means you still answer questions like a Litigant.
JD: So? What's wrong with that?
AFP: Nothing.
JD: Good.
AFP: You're losing me.
JD: Good.
AFP: Is that all you can say?
JD: What exactly do you want me to say?
AFP: I want you to tell me why you want to fire people.
JD: I want to fire people because people who are in the position to fire people, don't know how to do it, and when they do, they fuck up, and when they fuck up, that's when lawsuits happen.
AFP: I never thought about it in that context before, and the more I think about it, you're absolutely right.
JD: I am.
AFP: There's more to this isn't there?
JD: Yup.
AFP: What?
JD: Let's talk about it a later. I'm kind of upset, and I'm kind of freaking out about today.
AFP: Fair enough.
JD: -----
AFP: Justice?
JD: What?
AFP: You'll be okay. This won't be anything like the last round.
JD: Maybe. I don't know.
AFP: I can tell something happened and you're not telling me.
JD: I told you. I got fired. What more is there to tell?
AFP: Something happened...that got you fired.
JD: I think so.
AFP: I know so.
JD: Oh yeah?
AFP: Yeah.
JD: ------
AFP: Whatever it is, I'm sure it's hot.
JD: Too hot.
Dear Journal:
I hope the Gratitude Project and the Appreciation Game will help me unblock the block.
Today, I will write three sentences to apply appreciation in three different ways.
Sentence 1: “What I like about _____ is…” regarding a situation (person, experience, or opportunity) that is going well for you.
What I like about Monte is he REALLY respects me for me being me.
Sentence 2: “What I like about _____ is…” regarding a situation (person, experience, or opportunity) that you would like to see show up for you in a new, bigger way. (This way you will be sending out positive, expectant energy in advance around a topic that is important to you.)
What I like about criminal justice and working with prisoners, their families and prisoner advocates is that I am the driving force behind state legislation that will produce reintegration programs, reduce recividism rates, and improve due process and equal protection of the laws for all men and women who are incarcerated in our state prisons.
Sentence 3: “What I like about _____ is….” regarding a situation (person, experience, or opportunity) that is NOT going well for you so that you can turn the tides and begin the creation in a positive direction.
What I like about my "ghost-worker" is.....honestly, I really don't know.
Dear Journal:
I abandoned my writings this year because I have writer's block. Whatever I write, comes out wrong and miscontrued. I always take responsibility for my actions. Being Juslawsuit consumed four years of my life, including the, and attorney complaint, and The first reason being I have the worse writer's block d
Did you see that...the crossed out words? That's exactly what I mean.
Fuck it.
I am done here now. I wanted to write a few words just to get me started.
Always,
Justice
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
Would you please put Judge Goulee on your "Judges in Contempt" list?
The headlines read...
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MAY 25, 2007 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MILWAUKEE COUNTY COURT HOUSE
901 NORTH 9TH STREET
10:00 AM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
"MOM IN JAIL, BABY IS THE BAIL."
"Twenty seven year old, April Griffin has been in the Milwaukee County Jail since May 14th 2007, because she refuses to give up custody of her nine month old son.
Her battle began on October 24, 2006 when she was urged by the State of Wisconsin to settle the question of paternity of her son, born in August of 2006.
The State requires that paternity must be declared so that the father shares the cost of medical care for the child.
January 30th 2007, Matthew Sebuliba was declared the father.
May 14th 2007, Ms. Griffin was summons to the Milwaukee County Family Court because Mr. Sebuliba was trying to obtain full parental custody of Ms. Griffin’s son.
The questions that Ms. Griffin raised during the May 14th court session:
'How could a Judge give custody to a man who is not United Citizen? (Mr. Sebuliba is Ugandan National, who is trying to get sole custody of Ms. Griffin’s son, so that he may send the baby to Uganda so his Mother can raise the baby.'
'How could the Judge to give Custody to a man who is on record for beating Ms. Griffin in the early stages of pregnancy. (Late 2005)
How could the Judge give custody to a man who wanted the baby to be aborted, who openly had nothing to do with Ms. Griffin during her pregnancy?
How could the Judge force a mother to give up custody of her child for no other reason then not being able to afford the cost of medical care?
Because Ms. Griffin refused to relinquish custody of her son on May 14th 2007, Milwaukee County, Family Court: Judge Goulee sited Ms. Griffin to be in contempt of court and remanded to jail, because she was a threat.
May 15th 2007, Ms Griffin appeared before Judge Goulee and again was asked to give up custody of her son and again she refused. Upon refusing to give up custody, Judge Goulee stated “Take her back to the dungeon” and further added “We will try this again on Friday the May 18th, 2007 and I can keep you here for forever.” He also asked Ms. Griffin if she had ever seen an Abu Grave prisoner.
May 18th 2007, Ms Griffin was shackled and put in wheel chair and rolled into the court room where she once again was asked to give up custody of her son and once again she refused. Judge Goulee conceded in releasing her for weekend so Ms. Griffin could attend to her seven year old daughter. Judge Goulee cautioned Ms. Griffin that she must bring the baby in on Monday, May 20, 2007 and give up custody of him and if she didn’t she would go back to jail, for as long as 12 years. Ms. Griffin asked on what grounds again but was not given an answer.
May 20th 2007 Ms. Griffin appeared in court without her son and once again refused to give up custody. Over the weekend Ms. Griffin secured Attorney Eisenberg to represent her. In the courtroom Attorney Eisenburg advised Ms. Griffin to give up custody of her son. Eisenberg told Ms. Griffin that the baby would end up in Foster Care for possibly two weeks, two months, two years and that the remedy of the case would be a matter of money, he also advised her that what was going on in the courtroom was illegal. Eisenberg withdrew from the case but kept the $500.00 retainer.
Again the Judge Goulee ordered Ms. Griffin back to jail, Ms. Griffin ask the Judge for a written explanation of what was going on in the courtroom. Judge Goulee “The hell with putting it in writing” “Quit being so macho, you think you can keep this up for twelve years” Per telephone conversation with the Milwaukee County Jail, the terms for Ms. Griffins release is to bring in the baby.
Ms. Griffin greatest fears:
Giving up custody means she will never see her son again, who in her mind will quickly be sent to Africa.
The father of the baby is being represented by D. Ellis of Legal Action of Wisconsin.
Ms. Griffin is part of a filed Federal Law Suite against the Milwaukee Police Department (which stemmed from the beating she suffered from Matthew Sebuliba in 05) Judge Goulee has made mention of the Federal Case several times during the court proceedings.
Ms. Griffin has no criminal record, no parental issues, and no mental health issues. Ms Griffin was a Hair Stylist until the difficulties of the pregnancy forced her to stop working.
Ms. Griffin is an aspiring nurse whose name has been entered on a waiting for nursing school; she is also a community activist...
Sincerely,
The Justice for Jude, Justice for All Coalition
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Thank you for helping free our Constituent, April Griffin!
Justice I. Diva
In April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in
protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon
overnight.
On May 15th 2007, all internet users are to not go to a gas
station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places.
There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the internet
network, and the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up.
If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take
$2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets for just one day.
Soooo....please do not go to the gas station on May15th and let's try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry forat least one day.
Human Rights Watch: Wal-Mart Denies Basic Workers’ Rights
by James Parks, May 1, 2007
U.S. workers are being denied the freedom to form unions and to live a more secure and better life by weak labor laws and rabidly anti-union employers such as Wal-Mart. While many American companies take advantage of our nation’s labor laws to prevent workers from joining a union, Wal-Mart stands out for the sheer magnitude and aggressiveness of its anti-union activity, according to a report released today by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Discounting Rights: Wal-Mart’s Violation of U.S. Workers’ Right to Freedom of Association says many of Wal-Mart’s anti-union tactics are legal, but when combined, they prevent workers from freely deciding to join a union. Some of the giant retailer’s actions violate weak labor laws, HRW says. The report recommends passage of the Employee Free Choice Act as a key way to improve protections for workers at Wal-Mart and across the country. Says Carol Pier, senior researcher for HRW:
Wal-Mart workers have virtually no chance to organize because they’re up against unfair U.S. labor laws and a giant company that will do just about anything to keep unions out. The one-two punch devastates workers’ right to form and join unions.
The report says it is no accident that none of the employees of the nation’s largest employer—1.3 million workers in nearly 4,000 stores—are represented by a union. The company begins to indoctrinate workers and managers against unions from the first day on the job, HRW says. HRW cites the following examples demonstrating how Wal-Mart keeps unions out:
AFL-CIO President John Sweeney says Wal-Mart’s actions hurt entire communities. "After all, the best anti-poverty device in our nation is a union card."
Wal-Mart clearly doesn’t want to have to hear its own workers’ voices and does not want to have to have to engage in collective bargaining with them. Our nation needs the Employee Free Choice Act to level the playing field and give workers a fair shot to bargain with Wal-Mart for a better life.
"Wal-Mart should change its anti-union behavior," says Pier.
When companies like Wal-Mart can regularly violate U.S. workers’ right to organize, they threaten a fundamental right and one that government is duty-bound to uphold.
When it breaks the law, Wal-Mart only gets a slap on the wrist, the report says. This is not the first time HRW has slammed weak U.S. labor laws. In 2000, the group issued a report that showed U.S. workers lack the most fundamental internationally recognized human rights at the workplace—the basic freedom to organize, bargain and strike. At that time, HRW said U.S. labor law is stacked against employees who wish to organize a union, allowing employers to intimidate and coerce workers not to unionize.
The U.S. House passed the Employee Free Choice Act on March 1. The bill, S. 1041, is now in the U.S. Senate. If passed, the Employee Free Choice Act would increase penalties for labor law violations and help restore workers’ freedom to choose a union without employer interference.
You can take action now to help workers make a free choice to join a union. Click here to urge your senators to support the Employee Free Choice Act.
10 Steps to Unlocking 'The Secret'
Use these keys to help open the life of your dreams.
You may have heard about it on Oprah or at the dentist's. Indeed, "The Secret," a best-selling self-help book and DVD, is out. As author and producer Rhonda Byrne says herself, the "secret"--that we create our reality with our thoughts--is nothing new. But it's not easy to digest that every person, thing, and experience in your life is there because, unconsciously or not, you brought it there. Yet using that knowledge to create a dream life is where the juicy fun begins.
"The Secret" gives three steps--"ask, believe, receive," an approach also known as
"the law of attraction."
1. Clear Your Mind
Find a place in your home to designate as your "intention space," suggests author Lynne McTaggart in her book about the law of attraction (LOA), "The Intention Experiment." You might want to set up an altar, or set plants nearby. Even when you're not here, you can summon this spot for future intention-setting. Then sit, quietly, comfortably, and breathe. Meditate for five to 10 minutes, writes Taggart, to help your brain slip into a relaxed, receptive state
2. Decide What You Want
You need to get clear about what you actually want, or, say LOA experts, you'll attract mixed results. In their book, "The Law of Attraction," Esther and Jerry Hicks say that the thought "I don't know what I want" is really just the psyche's way of saying "I'm afraid of what I want." So get clear and dream big. You might need to confront some scarcity demons, but don't dwell on them, just keep focusing on your desires, whether it's a law degree or a million dollars.
3. Ask For It
Write down what you want very specifically, says philosopher Bob Proctor in "The Secret." And, he says, write it in present-tense, as if you've already gotten your wish: "'I am so happy and grateful now that...' And then explain how you want your life to be, in every area," Proctor says. It's also crucial to ask for it in a way that's positive-the Universe, say LOA experts, responds to every word. For example, instead of the potentially self-sabotaging "I want to get out of debt," (the Universe will "hear" debt and keep on sending more your way), say, "I am living a life of abundance and wealth."
Every day, close your eyes for several minutes and imagine yourself standing inside your dream home, embracing your soul mate, standing in your ideal body. Keep focusing on what you want and imagining it so clearly that you can see, feel, smell, hear, and taste it. 
Make a list of all that you're grateful for. Gratitude will further magnetize good things to you. It will also open your heart and assure your unconscious that you are capable of having a beautiful life, because in fact, you already do. 
Be aware of your thoughts. But, as author Marci Shimoff says in "The Secret," it would be impossible and exhausting to watch every single thought-we have about 60,000 a day. Instead, be aware of your thoughts by monitoring your feelings. 
As metaphysician Joe Vitale says in "The Secret" film, there's no guaranteed timeline for these sorts of things. But don't give up. If your wish or some version of it doesn't manifest in a few, or even 30, days, worry not. Just keep on believing and sending out positive thoughts and feelings. The important thing is to keep doubt--and negative feelings--at bay. 9. Invite It InReally receive your gifts and enjoy them. And remember to send out gratitude and love for this magical-seeming process based on the connectedness of all matter. Also, continue to steep in it--surround yourself with photos of what you desire, say your desire aloud, go to an open house, a test drive. Do what it takes to let it enter your life.
Though "The Secret" doesn't specifically address using this manifesting power to help the world, the Law of Attraction is a perfect tool for that. As Jack Canfield, founder of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, says in the film, Mother Teresa said she wouldn't attend an anti-war rally, but if there was ever a peace rally she'd be there. Along those lines, see Iraq and other troubled places filled with smiling, calm, peaceful people, bustling markets, sweetness, and inspiration. Feel peace in your body, send your love.
Tomorrow, May 1:
Topic: JOB SEARCH ---FUN, GAMES, AND STORIES
Dannie Actkins, HIRE Center Staff
This is Dannie's "Swan Song" with the Job Club, as she is re-tire-ing. I think this means that, while she won't be with us, she will take her new tire and roll around to some other groups that can use a laugh and encouragement. Please come tomorrow to learn, have some fun, and say "Thanks, We'll miss you!"
The Job Club Network List only works if we look at the list to see what others are looking for. If you find a job posting in a paper (neighborhood, classified ads etc), bulletin board (grocery, hair dresser, barber shop), that someone on the list might find of interest, please email or phone the details to that person.Keep Your Eyes Open.
40+ of S.E. Wisconsin and The Needler Job Forum: www.40pluswi.org/plus40_index.cfmUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee has a web page listing many advertised job sites. www.uwm.edu/Dept/CDC/jobsearch_advertised.htmlThe Medical College of Wisconsin has all kinds of job opportunities other than those directly involving patient care. www.mcw.edu/hr/positions/index.html*** Harley-Davidson Job Hotline (414) 343-4080, follow the prompts. Or, online at: www.harley-davidson.comCareer Opportunities posted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: http://onwisconsin.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/42233ca74a0100.htmlCareer Opportunities posted in the Employment Times http://183.careersite.com/?pid=183
May 8: COMPUTER JOB SEARCH
Tonya Powell HIRE Center Staff
May 15: WHY AM I STUCK? THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
Guest Speaker: Ehryck F. Gilmore, Motivational Presenter
May 22: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED FROM YOU
May 29: DISLOCATION AND JOB SEARCH
Come prepared to Learn, Share Ideas and Job Leads!
Topics and Speakers subject to change without notice
See you Tomorrow.
Barrie White
Job Club Network Coordinator
Dear Justice Diva:
In my 23 years of chasing Bad Boys, I think I may have received my
most challenging fugitive investigation to date. I have been
assigned to locate and assist in the re-arrest of
MICHAEL JOSEPH BALSAMO.
Here are some links I have found here on the Net, concerning my
rabbit.
http://gaming.
http://www.state.
http://www.dieiscas
http://www.casinone
http://www.slotmach
machines/news/
Balsamo is wanted in Las Vegas for FTA on felony slot cheating
charges. I have spoken with the bail bondsman in Vegas, who had him
out on a $30,000.00 dollar bond. He advised me he is NOT looking for
Balsamo, because he has Balsamo's sister house for collateral.
Balsamo is also wanted in St. Louis, Missouri, for the same type of
felony charges. I have been unable to identify the bail bondsman who
posted those bonds.
I do not have access to NCIC, but I have been advised that Balsamo
could also be wanted in CA, FL and PA.
If anyone here is also looking for Michael Joseph Balsamo, please
contact me.
Steve Hedrick, LPI
Hedrick & Associates INVESTIGATIVE GROUP
Nederland, TX
TX PI LIC #A-09665
(409) 284-1895
The Honorable Scott J. Drexel, Chief Trial Counsel
State Bar of
1149 South Hill Street, 10th Floor
Dear Chief Trial Counsel Drexel:
I am writing to thank you for the courtesies and professionalism you’ve extended to me in your evaluation of the material I sent you August 18, 2006, regarding the California State Bar’s closure of my complaint against Attorney Robert T. Olmos, case number 06-13844. Your letter dated
Soon after I received your correspondence, on
As much as I wanted to file a verified accusation against Robert T. Olmos with the
Although Audit and Review’s decision is a painful and bitter disappointment to me, I sincerely appreciate everything you've done to help me. If only had Audit and Review considered and weighed the facts as you demonstrated in your written response, I would have been able to revindicate my voice and constitutional rights.
Respectfully yours,
Justice I. Diva
Cc: Sheldon H. Sloan – President, Board of Governors
Sheldon H. Sloan, President
Board of Governors
The State Bar of
Dear Mr. Sloan:
I am writing to thank you for your assistance regarding my complaint against
Again, thank you for your time. I appreciate the efforts you have extended to me regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Justice I. Diva
Justice I. Diva
Dear Journal:
I haven't written in the longest time, and I apologize for that. I'm still settling in and trying to get readjusted to living and loving life again. It's a huge transition, it's exhausting, and it's a lot of fricken work, but I'm surviving.
As far as Dear Lawyer and my matters with the California State Bar is concerned, for the past month, I've been flip-flopping with the decision whether or not to petition the California State Supreme Court. Whatever decision I made, for now, I feel it's best that I refrain from commenting on what I did and what I didn't do. I guess this is my own silly way of telling you that I am saving the best for last, in my published book.
I WILL try my hardest to write, and update you on all things going in my life. Rest assured...if it's not tomorrow, next week or a month from know, as always, I will write when the world least expects it.
Meanwhile, please just know I am greeting each day with love in my heart, and that I will continue to persist until I succeed, and I will.
Dear Journal:
I moved closer to Madison. The round-trip, 4 hour drive was too much, so I moved. I am two hours away from "home" and I miss Elle, B and Prince Hal, my Lil' Poops. I moved to California and lived there for 5 years, so this should be a piece of cake I thought this would be a piece of cake, but it isn't. If the events that had transpired over the last five years did happen at all, this would be much easier.
This afternoon I spoke to a lawyer about petitioning the California Supreme Court. At this point, I do not know if this attorney will represent me in these matters. Since time is of the essence (March 30th is the deadline), I hope to hear from him tomorrow. If I have to petition the Supreme Court on my own, I will because if I don't, I will never have the peace that I rightfully deserve. I will let this go until I exhaust all legal remedies. If the Supreme Court denies my petition, at least I can say that I have tried.
Good night for now.
Justice
P.S. today I wrote my first Co-sponsorship Memo relating to a piece of legislation that will be introduced this session.
riI miss them The transition within a transition has been exhausting. The hard part is learning how to feed myself
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Supreme Court of California
FREDERICK K. OHLRICH
COURT ADMINISTRATOR AND
CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT
February 7, 2007
Re: Accusation Against an Attorney
Dear Justice Diva:
A complainant in a State Bar disciplinary proceeding who is dissatisfied with the results thereof may file in the California Supreme Court a verified accusation against the attorney. (Bus. and Prof. Code, 6108.) It is proper for the court to dismiss an accusation unless it appears therefrom "(1) that the accuser has set forth specific charges which, if proved, would constitute grounds for disciplinary action; (2) that the same specific charges have been previously presented in written form to the State Bar for the purpose of invoking its disciplinary powers; and (3) that following such presentation to the State Bar, it has arbitrarily failed or refused to grant a hearing on such specific charges or has arbitrarily failed or refused to grant a hearing on such specific charges tor has arbirtrarily failed or refused, after a hearing, to take appropriate action," (In re Walker 32 Cal.2d 488, 490.)
If you think that an accusation against your attorney is warrented and wish to file one, an original and ten copies in proper form should be presenented to this court, together wiht proof of service of three copies on the State Bar of California and a copy on the attorney. Although there is no accusation form approved by the Judicial Council, several forms are enclosed for your convenience in preparation of your Accusation: a cover sheet, verification and proof of service. Please keep in mind that these forms are not the complete accusation; you must include a written explanation about your difficulties with the attorney. Your accusation must be verified and conform as closely as possible to rule 15 of the California Rules of Court, regarding briefs. Please also include the correspondence from the State Bar indicating its action in the matter.
Very truly yours,
FREDERICK K. OHLRICH
Court Administrator and Clerk of the Supreme Court
By: T. Wright Deputy Clerk
Enclosures
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January 30, 2007
Dear Justice Diva:
Your complaint and all supplemental documents and/or information you provided in your correspondence to the State Bar of California ("State Bar") and to other individuals and organizations, and all attachments thereto, have been reexamined as part of the internal review process of the Office of the Chief Tiral Counsel. After carefully analyzing the facts, the law, the high standard of proof in State Bar matters, and the likelihood of successful prosecution, it has been determined tghat your matter will remain closed.
You informed us in part that, in or about November 2002, you hired Dear Lawyer to represent you in a civil matter against multiple defendants. After performing a substantial amount of work on your case, Dear Lawyer recommended that you accept the settlement offer instead of going to trial, and provided you with the reasons for his recommendation. You accepted the settlement offer and subsequently received your share of the settlement proceeds.
You complained, amongh other complaints, that Dear Lawyer failed to competently perform, failed to properly communicate, committed malpractice, made misrepresentations, concealed important facts, engaged in coercion and other improper conduct to convince you to settle your case, abandoned you, denied you the rights of due process and equal protection of the laws, and otherwise violated you constitutional rights. 1
The State Bar has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that an attorney committed misconduct warranting discipline. The facts and circumstances regarding this matter do not provide clear and convincing evidence that Dear Lawyer coerced you into signing the settlement aggreement, or that he engaged in any ethical misconduct regarding any other aspects of this case. Since we have determined that the evidence is insufficient to meet our high burden of proof, your matter will remain closed.
Your complaint is more appropriately addressed civilly. You may wish to consult with legal counsel regarding civil remedies available to you.
In order to seek review of our decision that your matter will remain closed, you must file a verified accusation against the attorney with the California Supreme Court, pursuant to rule 952, subsections (d) through (f), California Rules of Court, within 60 days of the date of this letter.
The Clerk of the Supreme Court has instructed us to advise you that no specific form is used by the Supreme Court for the filing of a verfied accusation against an attorney. You may obtain specific information by contacting the Clerk's office in Los Angeles or in San Francisco. The addresses and phone numbers of the respective offices are listed below.
California Supreme Court, Clerks Office, 300 South Spring Street, Second Floor, Room 2752, Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 830-7570.
California Supreme Court, Clerk's Office, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 865-7000
Please be aware that if you file a verified accusation against the attorney, the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel will only reopen its file in this matter if the California Supreme Court issues an order granting your request.
You may also wish to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding any other civil, criminal, or administrative remedies that may be available to you. You may contact the Los Angeles County Bar Association or other bar association to obtain the names of attorneys who might assist you further in this matter. If you wish to dispute Dear Lawyer's fees, you may contact the bar association regarding fee arbitration. If a court or arbitrator finds that Dear Lawyer engaged in misconduct, please provide that information along with any relevant court documents.
As stated above, our file in this matter will remain closed and the State Bar will take no further action.
Very truly yours,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TRIAL COUNSEL/AUDIT & REVIEW /083
1 Due to the large number of complaints, we have not specifically addressed every allegation of misconduct in this letter or addressed all of the information that you provided. However, please be informed that we have reviewed all of the information that you provided us and considered all your complaints and have determined that the evidence is insufficient to meet our high burden of proof regarding any of your complaints, including any complaints that are not specifically addressed or discussed in this letter.
This afternoon I attended a Legislative Staff training seminar on Policy Analysis and Legislating. The material covered:
Bill Tracking
Floor Proceedings
Anatomy of a Bill
General Questions to ask in reviewing a bill or administrative rule.
I am especially looking forward to next month's Seminars: Bill Drafting-101 and Bill Drafting 102!
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I reviewed and studied the "How a Bill Becomes a Law" process so many times in these past two weeks that the one and only song that continuously runs through my head is School House Rock's
"I'm Just a Bill."
I'm just a bill.
Yes, I'm only a bill.
And I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill.
Well, it's a long, long journey
To the capital city.
It's a long, long wait
While I'm sitting in committee,
But I know I'll be a law someday
At least I hope and pray that I will,
But today I am still just a bill.
I'm just a bill
Yes I'm only a bill,
And I got as far as Capitol Hill.
Well, now I'm stuck in committee
And I'll sit here and wait
While a few key Congressmen discuss and debate
Whether they should let me be a law.
How I hope and pray that they will,
But today I am still just a bill.
I'm just a bill
Yes, I'm only a bill
And if they vote for me on Capitol Hill
Well, then I'm off to the White House
Where I'll wait in a line
With a lot of other bills
For the president to sign
And if he signs me, then I'll be a law.
How I hope and pray that he will,
But today I am still just a bill.
But how I hope and I pray that I will,
But today I am still just a bill.
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