07 April 2014

Today's the big day, Daniel Kristof Lak


Standing tall before the State Bar Court, we hope they fry your ass.

Case Name:Lak, Daniel Kristof
Case Number:13 O 11189


 http://apps.statebarcourt.ca.gov/calendar/search.aspx

http://members.calbar.ca.gov/fal/Member/Detail/216983


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  1. That gleep Lak’s response to the charges against him is reminiscent of the people on that Mystery Diner television show who are caught on camera stealing from the cash register, stealing food, drinking on the job or stealing tips from fellow employees and then indignantly proclaim their innocence even while they watch themselves on TV committing their dastardly deeds. It is hard to believe people like that actually exist, but Lak is proof that they do.
    The first count against him is that basically he is incompetent. And he actually has the nerve to blame the ex-wife of his client for his incompetence. That should go over well. Hopefully the judge will see through his bluster.
    Included in that first count is the allegation that Lak failed to prepare and file necessary documents. The gleep has a history of that. It has been documented on this blog the errors made in the documents pertaining to Mr. Thelsey Fuller and the failure to file documents in a timely manner. And then there is the matter of the improperly filed paperwork in a matter with Town & Country Bank. And the new lawyer for Robert and Doris Fuller stated that Lak didn’t respond to his requests for information.
    He is also accused of not properly supplying a client with an accounting of fees and costs paid. Lak blames this on the legal referral network ARAG who referred the client to Lak. He says their accounting procedures are confusing. It is hard to tell if ARAG is a scam or on the level. One reviewer calls it a legal document service, not a legal service. Another reviewer, an estate planning attorney, said she would never participate in such a plan because ARAG expected her to prepare wills for free (or for a nominal fee) and then she had to try to make money on bigger matters. Whatever the case, Lak says he is no longer associated with ARAG because of their confusing billing practices.
    But Lak does not seem to be very good with finances in general; he defaulted on his home loan in 2006, he’s had numerous state and federal tax liens filed against him, he’s been suspended three times for failing to pay child support, and for a period of time he was bouncing checks all over town. It’s not inconceivable that he could have fouled up his client’s accounting. And as far as no longer being associated with ARAG, their qualifications for attorneys include being in good standing with relevant regulatory authorities and maintaining a physical office. A phone answering service and mail drop is stretching it bit when it comes to an office, and if ARAG was aware of his standing they would probably drop him like a hot potato.
    He is also accused of claiming to be entitled to practice law while he was actually on suspension. It was documented on this blog that that was the case when a phone call was made to his answering service.
    He is also accused of paying his personal expenses out of his client trust account for the period between 12/5/2012 and 3/12/2013. This one is really incredible because on 1/11/2013 he was suspended for doing the very same thing. It is hard to tell if this gleep is just dumb, or if he believes the rules just don’t apply to him, or if he just enjoys bending and stretching the rules to see how much he can get away with.
    Of course, Lak is defending himself in court today. What’s the saying about a man who defends himself?
    Good luck, gleep."

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  1. Anonymous07 April, 2014 12:52

    That gleep Lak’s response to the charges against him is reminiscent of the people on that Mystery Diner television show who are caught on camera stealing from the cash register, stealing food, drinking on the job or stealing tips from fellow employees and then indignantly proclaim their innocence even while they watch themselves on TV committing their dastardly deeds. It is hard to believe people like that actually exist, but Lak is proof that they do.
    The first count against him is that basically he is incompetent. And he actually has the nerve to blame the ex-wife of his client for his incompetence. That should go over well. Hopefully the judge will see through his bluster.
    Included in that first count is the allegation that Lak failed to prepare and file necessary documents. The gleep has a history of that. It has been documented on this blog the errors made in the documents pertaining to Mr. Thelsey Fuller and the failure to file documents in a timely manner. And then there is the matter of the improperly filed paperwork in a matter with Town & Country Bank. And the new lawyer for Robert and Doris Fuller stated that Lak didn’t respond to his requests for information.
    He is also accused of not properly supplying a client with an accounting of fees and costs paid. Lak blames this on the legal referral network ARAG who referred the client to Lak. He says their accounting procedures are confusing. It is hard to tell if ARAG is a scam or on the level. One reviewer calls it a legal document service, not a legal service. Another reviewer, an estate planning attorney, said she would never participate in such a plan because ARAG expected her to prepare wills for free (or for a nominal fee) and then she had to try to make money on bigger matters. Whatever the case, Lak says he is no longer associated with ARAG because of their confusing billing practices.
    But Lak does not seem to be very good with finances in general; he defaulted on his home loan in 2006, he’s had numerous state and federal tax liens filed against him, he’s been suspended three times for failing to pay child support, and for a period of time he was bouncing checks all over town. It’s not inconceivable that he could have fouled up his client’s accounting. And as far as no longer being associated with ARAG, their qualifications for attorneys include being in good standing with relevant regulatory authorities and maintaining a physical office. A phone answering service and mail drop is stretching it bit when it comes to an office, and if ARAG was aware of his standing they would probably drop him like a hot potato.
    He is also accused of claiming to be entitled to practice law while he was actually on suspension. It was documented on this blog that that was the case when a phone call was made to his answering service.
    He is also accused of paying his personal expenses out of his client trust account for the period between 12/5/2012 and 3/12/2013. This one is really incredible because on 1/11/2013 he was suspended for doing the very same thing. It is hard to tell if this gleep is just dumb, or if he believes the rules just don’t apply to him, or if he just enjoys bending and stretching the rules to see how much he can get away with.
    Of course, Lak is defending himself in court today. What’s the saying about a man who defends himself?
    Good luck, gleep.

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