Foreclosure Attorney Advises Occupy Your Old Home, Faces Disbarment

The California Bar is recommending disbarment for Michael T. Pines, a foreclosure attorney who advised his clients to break into and occupy their homes after foreclosure.

From the Associated Press:

In the earlier order, State Bar Court Judge Richard A. Honn said Pines viewed himself "as a modern-day Henry David Thoreau, who encouraged civil disobedience to effect universal societal benefits."

This may be an instance of civil disobedience.  It seems more likely that it is an indication of desperation in the face of the current economy.

Foreclosure Attorney Facing Loss Of Law License