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October 15, 2007
The Reputation Doctor Says Howard K. Stern Should Lose His Legal License in California
PHOTO: Howard K. Stern with Anna's Money Cartoon
In my opinion, Howard K. Stern should lose his legal license to practice law in the State of California. Said another way, he should be Nifonged! I have been saying this now for over six months and I have also said so in several TV news interviews. The State Bar of California's Disciplinary Committee should have started an investigation months ago into Mr. Stern's professional misconduct, especially in regarding to having many of Anna Nicole Smith's prescriptions in his name, personally instructing doctors to use false names and personally ordered the drugs from doctors in this way, not Anna. This is obviously illegal and unethical! As an attorney, he is in bigger trouble than if he was an average citizen doing so. Why? Because he is held to a higher standard regarding his knowledge of the law in California. He knew it was illegal to do so and, in my opinion, he should be punished for his crimes and lose his license to practice law in California.
For those reading this who think I am being too harsh, think of this. There is one fact that is true throughout this case. Howard K. Stern did all the ordering of Anna's medication/drugs. He has been quoted as saying he would do anything for Anna, including run threw a wall for her. As an attorney, his judgment was compromised because of his inappropriate and unethical relationship with Anna. She was his only client. In my opinion, he made many inappropriate and illegal decisions regarding her drug use. He also hired the "nurse" who injected Anna. Remember the serious infection on her hip/butt from those drug injections were also a contributor to her death. Ironically, when Anna didn't want to go to the hospital emergency room for the infection and more, Howard K. Stern did not force her to go to save her life. They both thought the media finding out was worse than potentially saving her life. Talk about an inappropriate decision as both a friend and attorney!
PHOTO: Anna Nicole and Son Daniel in Happier Days
Stern may also be called on the carpet regarding his potential role in the death of Anna's son, Daniel. Remember, Daniel took some pills the day he died and Stern may have given him those pills and allegedly flushed some of pills down the toilet as police came.
The state Bar of California must review the many illegal and inappropriate decisions Howard K. Stern made for his client, his only client, Anna Nicole Smith and her son. Many attorneys get into trouble when they have too many clients and are careless. Howard K. Stern had one client, a client he was totally obsessed with, which blurred his judgment and allowed him to make illegal and unethical decisions. In my opinion, both Howard K. Stern and the State Bar of California have reputation problems. However, the State Bar of California can turn its reputation around by investigating Howard K. Stern as soon as possible. Howard has more explaining to do.
I predict the State Bar of California will be pressured by public opinion into reviewing Howard K. Stern's conduct as Anna's attorney. I predict he may follow in the footsteps of D.A. Nifong, from the infamous Duke case, and lose his license to practice law. The State of California's Attorney General and Medical Board are both doing the right thing in the court of law and the court of public opinion in seeking to prosecute those who prescribed drugs to Anna Nicole Smith. The State Bar of California must now investigate Howard K. Stern for his role as Anna's attorney and drug provider to uphold justice in the court of law and the court of public opinion. If the State Bar of California does not do so, it is saying to all attorneys in California and all those watching, hearing and reading the news that Howard K. Stern's legal services for Anna Nicole Smith were all ethical and legal. We all know this is a lie from the pit of hell. Howard K. Stern must be held responsible for his decisions.
Transparency and accountability must rule and be an example for all. This case will continue to play out in the court of law and the court of public opinion and several reputations, both individual and organizational, will continue to be in crisis.
PHOTO: Howard K. Stern Will Face More Media Questions
Remember, do the right thing when your reputation is in crisis and seek the counsel of an experienced reputation management expert. It will be a major challenge, but ultimately the rewards of repairing your reputation will be great. Why? Because Your Reputation Is Everything!™
About Mike Paul
Mike Paul is editor of The Reputation Doctor blog. The Reputation Doctor is a nickname given to him by various clients. Mike's blog is located at www.ReputationDoctor.com. He appears regularly on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, ABC News, ESPN, CBS News, BBC, and others as a weekly contributor and expert in the global news regarding corporations, CEOs, celebrities, athletes, politicians and other public organizations and public individuals with reputations in crisis. Mr. Paul is also president and senior counselor of MGP & Associates PR (www.mgppr.com), a leading strategic public relations and reputation management firm based in New York. For interview requests, speeches, senior counseling or other business opportunities with Mr. Paul, call 212-595-8500 or email info@mgppr.com.
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