Incompetence

Court Acknowledges Serious Claims of Legal Incompetence, Protects Rights of Vulnerable Applicant Facing Deportation

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Toronto, Canada — A recent court ruling has shed light on legal proceedings involving an applicant challenging a decision related to their Permanent Resident Risk Assessment (PRRA). Central to the case was the alleged incompetence of the applicant’s former attorney, which the court deemed as a significant issue warranting further examination. The allegations regarding the former lawyer’s lack of competence were deemed serious enough by the court to merit consideration. The ruling emphasized that the applicant should be allowed to present risks associated with their circumstances in Nigeria during the PRRA review. This acknowledgment underlines … Read more

Philadelphia Lawyer Receives Five-Year Suspension Amid Allegations of Incompetence and Misconduct

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—The legal community in Pennsylvania has been abuzz with the news that a Philadelphia attorney, Joseph D. Lento, has been handed a five-year suspension. This disciplinary action came after a state board determined that Lento demonstrated a chronic lack of ethical judgment and failed to show genuine concern for his clients’ interests. Issued on November 19 by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the suspension order was the culmination of findings from a July disciplinary report which highlighted Lento’s dubious practices when representing clients. This report accused him of taking on cases without verifying if client … Read more