TEC Long Island Diocese Wants $205,000 Returned

November 24, 2009

The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island has filed suit [PDF] against two law firms, seeking to reclaim $205,000 in legal fees, according to Courthouse News Service.

Jakubik Law Firm and Silber Law Firm represented the majority of members at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Elmhurst, N.Y., who voted to separate from the diocese and the Episcopal Church in 2005.

The former Episcopalians regrouped as St. James’ Anglican Church, affiliated with the nascent Anglican Church in North America, and attempted to retain the parish buildings. The Supreme Court of Queens County ruled [PDF] in favor of the diocese in March 2008.

The diocese says the separating members paid legal fees from the parish’s bank and stock accounts. the rest

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