Concerns About Legal Profession: A Response from man Dick Armey
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_13_0011
Dates
- 102nd (1991-1993)
Scope and Contents
The text is a response from man Dick Armey to a constituent who expressed concerns about the legal profession. Armey agrees with the constituent about the issue of frivolous lawsuits and the need for attorneys who file groundless suits to be held accountable. He is hesitant to support federal legislation on the matter, preferring local and state jurisdictions to address the problem. Armey expresses hope that the trend of attorneys being assessed fees for frivolous suits will lead to fewer such cases in the future. He thanks the constituent for reaching out and offers further assistance if needed.
Extent
1 pages
Congress
The text is a response from man Dick Armey to a constituent who expressed concerns about the legal profession. Armey agrees with the constituent about the issue of frivolous lawsuits and the need for attorneys who file groundless suits to be held accountable. He is hesitant to support federal legislation on the matter, preferring local and state jurisdictions to address the problem. Armey expresses hope that the trend of attorneys being assessed fees for frivolous suits will lead to fewer such cases in the future. He thanks the constituent for reaching out and offers further assistance if needed. 102nd (1991-1993)
Policy Area Courts--United States; Banks and banking--United States; Flood control
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Policy Area Courts--United States; Banks and banking--United States; Flood control
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository