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20-Year-Old Lawyer Costs City $800K | Madison News
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A rookie lawyer in Milwaukee’s city attorney’s office blew a major case—costing the city over $800,000—after missing deadlines, filing an inadequate response, and admitting he didn’t grasp basic legal procedures. The lawsuit, which accused the city of neglecting homeless residents, was settled after his failures forced a costly compromise. Parnes, just 20, claimed he was overwhelmed and unsupported, but his mistakes have already shaken the city’s legal team and budget.
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