Some Updates on Recent Lawyers of the Day

Two Louisiana lawyers, Michael Fawer and Joseph Bartels — the brawling brothers-in-law we wrote about here — have been disciplined for their altercation. From the New Orleans Times-Picayune:

After hearing about two hours of testimony, state Judge Raymond Childress found brothers-in-law Michael Fawer and Joseph Bartels in contempt of court for their brawl in the hall outside his courtroom May 7.

“It sounds like something a second-grade teacher would have to break up on the playground,” Childress said. Citing the parking lot across the street, he added, “If you all want to go roll on the gravel, that’s where you need to do it, but not in my courthouse!”

Childress fined each man $100, gave each a suspended sentence of 24 hours in jail and ordered them placed on probation for 90 days. He also required them to attend an anger-management class and perform four eight-hour days of community service.

Meanwhile, on a much more serious and sad note, former judge Larry Manzanares — previously discussed here — took his own life last week. More details are available from the Denver Post.
Lawyers fined for fight [New Orleans Times-Picayune]
Judge’s death rocks colleagues [Denver Post]
Earlier: Lawyers of the Day: Michael Fawer and Joseph Bartels
Judge of the Day: Larry Manzanares

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