Whether rule-11-sanctions-against-attorney-should-be-reversed

QUESTION PRESENTED In the instant case, attorney Patricia Rodriguez, and Rodriguez Law Group, Inc. were improperly sanctioned under Rule 11. The firm zealously represented Defendant ‘and Counterclaimant David W. Gates (Gates) and made credible arguments by analogy to existing law in the counter claim. However, the end result lead to an award of attorney fees in the amount of $17,474.50, jointly and severally, as a sanction Gates and his attorney. Attorney for Gates, believes that the counter claim filed by Gates was not frivolous and the order for sanctions under rule 11 should be reversed in its entirety. ; 1. Whether rule 11 sanctions against attorney Patricia Rodriguez and her law firm should be reversed, as it conflicted with her duty to represent her client zealously a with credible arguments. it }