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Attorney Joseph Spinale of Lynnfield, MA; slacker, repeat offender
The state of Massachusetts presented Joseph Spinale with a law license in 1986 after he graduated from Suffolk University School of Law.
The Board of Bar Overseers found Jason guilty of engaging in the following misconduct.
Joey’s 1st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree
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After receipt of $2,350 retainer, Joey wrote two letters, drafted a complaint which he
 didn’t file and then failed to perform any other work on behalf of the client’s trespass claims
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Failed to communicate with clients
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Failed to comply with client information requests
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Failed to inform the client he had not filed the trespass complaint on her behalf
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Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
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Failed to properly register with federal court to receive electronic notification of docket entries
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Failed to respond to discovery propounded by opposing party
As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Board of Overseers punished Joey by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand.
Joey’s 2nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree
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Engaged in prohibited business transactions with a client
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During his seven-year client representation, Joey became aware that the client was contemplating bankruptcy and was therefore unable to pay Joey’s fees
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The client offered Joey a mortgage on real estate he owned, and the Joey agreed to accept a $100,000 mortgage to secure payment
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for past and future legal services
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The client had Joey draft two additional mortgages on the same property of $100,000 each in favor of two family members to whom the client owed money
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Joey caused the two additional mortgages to be recorded with the Registry of Deeds
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Magically Joey took specific action to make sure his $100,000 mortgage was first and ahead of the client’s two family members
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Engaged in an egregious conflict of interest
As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Board of Overseers punished Joey by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand.
As we speak (ca. June 2022), Joey practices his so-called brand of law at 220 Broadway in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.
CAUTION: Joey does not carry legal malpractice insurance
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