Post Profile
‘Break-in’ lawyer is a threat to the public, Bar says
A Carlsbad lawyer who made national headlines when he told Orange County residents and others to break into their foreclosed homes and take them back poses a “substantial threat of harm to the public,” and should have his license yanked, lawyers with the State Bar of California said today. . Michael T. Pines, 59, who told clients in Newport [...] ‘Break-in’ lawyer is a threat to the
read more
‘Break-in’ lawyer’s trial set to start today
A Carlsbad lawyer who prosecutors say broke a window in a foreclosed Newport Coast house with the help of the former homeowner to try to get inside and repossess the residence faces trial today in Orange County. Michael Theodore Pin... Read Post
Lawyer who advised homeowners to break into their foreclosed homes has license revoked
The State Bar of California on Thursday revoked attorney Michael T. Pines’ license to practice law, branding him “a substantial threat of harm to the public” because of his advice to foreclosure victims to break in and retake their ... Read Post
‘Break-in’ lawyer’s license is yanked
The State Bar of California has lifted the license of a Carlsbad lawyer who told Orange County residents and others to break into their foreclosed homes and resume living in them. Michael T. Pines made national headlines when he he... Read Post