My Sister Accused Me of Practicing Law Illegally. I Stayed Silent—Until the Judge Opened My File.

credentials properly—something that should have been done before this complaint was ever filed.”

Patterson looked like he might be sick.

“Miss Hayes,” Judge Morrison continued, voice rising just enough to carry through every corner of the courtroom, “has been admitted to practice law in Rhode Island for three years. Which means even if she had represented continue reading …