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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Hawaii Judiciary seeks non-attorney to oversee Dishonest Lawyers

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Applications Sought for Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Board 

News Release from Hawaii Judiciary

Applicants are being sought to fill a vacancy on the board of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection (LFCP). The term for one of the non-attorney positions on the five-member board is expiring.

Board members oversee and administer the LFCP, the purpose of which is to reimburse -- to the extent provided by the Rules of the Hawaii Supreme Court -- losses caused by dishonest conduct of lawyers licensed to practice in Hawaii. Board members serve without compensation for a term of five years. Neighbor island members are compensated for travel costs incurred to attend the board’s quarterly meetings.

Interest persons who are not attorneys should send a letter and resume to:

Gayle J. Lau, Chair

Nominating Committee of the Hawaii Supreme Court

P. O. Box 26436

Honolulu, HI 96825

The deadline is March 31, 2011.

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