Probate court administrator James J. Lawlor submitted his resignation in a heavily detailed, five-page letter that outlined his attempts to reform the state's 117 probate courts, which have been targets of criticism for their cronyism and uneven performance.
Lawlor made numerous enemies among the elected judges because he tried to enact sweeping reforms that included more rigorous training for judges and staff, more financial auditing, additional oversight from the central office, and consolidation that could have cost some judges their jobs.
State officials who spoke on an agreement of anonymity said Lawlor had been forced out of his job. One state official who saw Lawlor over the weekend said, "He looked like he got punched in the gut."
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State's Probate Court Administrator Submits Resignation
Lawlor Leaving As Probate Court Administrator
Lawlor made numerous enemies among the elected judges because he tried to enact sweeping reforms that included more rigorous training for judges and staff, more financial auditing, additional oversight from the central office, and consolidation that could have cost some judges their jobs.
State officials who spoke on an agreement of anonymity said Lawlor had been forced out of his job. One state official who saw Lawlor over the weekend said, "He looked like he got punched in the gut."
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State's Probate Court Administrator Submits Resignation
Lawlor Leaving As Probate Court Administrator
Mr. Lawlor was not only punched in the gut, I would bet that he was run over by the heavy hitters of the probate machine, that does not want anyone poking around and making any changes at the their private probate club without suffering the consequences.
ReplyDeletePower, greed, inflated egos and vanity are the ingredients for a disaster.
This is what we have - a national disaster and they are still calling the shots.
The Question is:
Who will replace James L. Lawlor? And, when?
I strongly suggest federal agents, such as the FBI move on this post haste.
I hope the heavily detailed resignation spelled out the truth of why Judge Lawlor resigned. And I hope it's made public.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would agree, he resigned under heavy duress and perhaps even under threat.
They don't want reform -- they're like fat, happy hogs wallering in mud -- too dirty and happy to even think about getting clean.