The Bridge

The Illinois Administrator has filed a complaint alleging misconduct by an attorney who had been suspended for 30 days in January 2023.

It is alleged that in response to the Administrator’s motion for payment of costs

In her objection, Respondent stated that Judge Andrew Gleeson “specifically threatened” Respondent by saying “I will see to it that you are homeless and living under a bridge.”

Respondent’s statement…was false, because Judge Gleeson did not make the statement.

Respondent knew at the time that she made the statement…that it was false.

Also alleged

Prior to July 6, 2023, Respondent created an account on Twitter under the name of “Margaret J Lowery of The Lowery Law Firm.”

On July 6, 2023, Respondent created and published a post on the Twitter account [that] said the following:

“Did you know the ARDC & the Illinois Supreme Court has a [sic] history of permitting harassment of women until they comitt [sic] suicide or leave the bar? That’s how they enforce their “antidiscrimination and non harassment policy.” How do I know this?  I interviewed the affected women.”

Respondent’s statement…that the ARDC and Illinois Supreme Court have a history of permitting harassment of women until they commit suicide or leave the bar was false.

Respondent made the statement…knowing it was false, or with a reckless disregard for its truth or falsity.

(Mike Frisch)