A bankruptcy debtor’s counsel filed a chapter 13 petition, which incorrectly listed the debtor as the owner of a home even though the lawyer knew a sheriff’s sale had taken place. Bankruptcy Judge Jerrold Poslusny imposed $1,750 in sanctions on the debtor’s counsel. The decision by Judge Poslusny highlighted the ethical rules a lawyer must comply with when a new client arrives at the last minute hoping the lawyer can block foreclosure or eviction.
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