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Apr. 11, 2019

Staying Focused

After a career as a litigator, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Joseph Lipner guides self-represented parents in family court.

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Los Angeles County (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles County Superior Court

LOS ANGELES — Even though it was 30 years ago, Judge Joseph Lipner remains tight-lipped about what billionaire Leona Helmsley, nicknamed the Queen of Mean, was really like when he defended her against tax evasion charges.

“Even though she has passed, I will not breach the attorney-client privilege,” he said before chuckling. “I liked her personally.”

In his family law courtroom, however... (continued)

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