In a scathing 53-page ruling, U.S. Magistrate Judge Valerie Cooke called out Deborah Klar and Teri Pham:

"The conduct of Ms. Klar and Ms. Pham epitomizes the scorched earth litigation tactics that undermine citizens' confidence in our courts and our system of justice," Cooke said in her order, issued Tuesday.

"The court cannot allow attorneys who practice before it to operate as hired bounty hunters who, armed with extensive resources, take it upon themselves to manipulate the legal system with impunity," she said.

In her ruling, Cooke said they must pay Flynn $204,411 in attorney's fees and costs, ordered Klar to pay $102,205 in sanctions, and said Pham and the Liner Firm must pay $20,411 each in sanctions. Cooke also barred Klar and Pham from practicing law in Nevada for five years.

In addition, the judge ordered Montgomery to pay $61,323 in sanctions, saying he committed perjury in a second declaration to the court.


For another strong message on justice from the Honorable Valerie Cooke see Blog #3.