The Ethics Reporter Sends Open Letter to All 201 U.S. Law School Deans The Ethics Reporter has formally written to every dean of every ABA-accredited law school in the United States, demanding answers...
When Simone Melissa Gold entered the United States Capitol building on January 6, 2021, she was a licensed physician and a licensed attorney two credentials that together represent years of education...
How a California Family Law Attorney Stole Nearly $5 Million from Clients, Fabricated Bank Records, and Ultimately Lost Her License in Two States INTRODUCTION In the world of legal ethics, few violati...
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department disbarred attorney Jamie T. Ferrara. The disbarment was based on Ferrara’s failure to coopera...
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department granted a motion to disbar attorney Terrance J. Dougherty. Martindale The disbarment was not...
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department disbarred attorney Lamon Darrell Bland, effective immediately. Wikipedia The disbarment was not th...
Anthony Michael Pastel, a former assistant public defender in Columbia and Greene Counties in upstate New York, was automatically disbarred by the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court in M...
Teresa Schiele Roper, an Apopka attorney with more than 35 years of practice in workers’ compensation, civil litigation, and local government law, was suspended from the Florida Bar following a felony...
The disciplinary case of Emelike Nwosuocha is unlike any other in the Florida Bar’s January 1, 2026 disciplinary cycle — and unlike almost any other in recent memory. On December 11, 2025, the Florida...
John Arthur Leklem, an Orlando litigation attorney who has been licensed to practice law in Florida since 1976, was suspended for 90 days by the Florida Supreme Court following a November 14, 2025 con...
Lisa Jacobs, an Aventura attorney admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999, was disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court on December 15, 2025 — not for the underlying misconduct that originally got her suspe...
Lisa Jacobs, an Aventura attorney admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999, was disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court on December 15, 2025 — not for the underlying misconduct that originally got her suspe...
Who Is Augustus Sol Invictus? Augustus Sol Invictus — born Austin Mitchell Gillespie on July 31, 1984 — is a Florida attorney, far-right political activist, and convicted felon whose legal career has ...
The Ethics Reporter is an independent legal accountability publication dedicated to transparency in the professional conduct of attorneys, judges, and disciplinary bodies. We report on official findin...
WHO IS JOSEPH ANTHONY GASPARRO? Joseph Anthony Gasparro is a Jacksonville, Florida attorney who was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2015. He operated his own firm, Joseph A. Gasparro, PA, and was also ...
A Florida-admitted attorney lost his law license in three jurisdictions — New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Florida — after being found to have misappropriated nearly $100,000 in client settlement fun...
A Port Orange attorney who expanded her practice into immigration law received a public reprimand, mandatory ethics training, and an order to repay former clients after her unlicensed staff member acc...
A Miami-based litigation attorney’s career has unraveled through a series of escalating disciplinary actions — from client neglect and missed deadlines to outright contempt of court — spanning more th...
The relationship between an attorney and their client is built on a foundation of communication and diligence. When a lawyer fails to appear for hearings or abandons a client during critical legal pro...
In the legal profession, a lawyer’s conduct during litigation is governed by strict rules of professionalism and respect for the judiciary. When an attorney’s behavior crosses the line into aggression...
The legal profession requires a dedicated commitment to diligence, communication, and the active progression of client matters. When an attorney repeatedly fails to meet these standards, the Florida S...
INTRODUCTION The resignation of Justice Sherri L. Eisenpress from the Supreme Court of the Ninth Judicial District in Rockland County, New York, marks one of the most significant breaches of judicial ...
Rockland County’s Ninth Judicial District Under Scrutiny An Investigation into Bias, Favoritism, and the Erosion of Judicial Independence The administration of justice in the State of New York is fund...
Maintaining public trust in the legal profession requires strict adherence to the rules of diligence and honesty. When an attorney repeatedly fails to communicate or misrepresents the status of cases ...
The duty of an attorney to handle client funds with absolute transparency is the bedrock of the legal profession. When that trust is betrayed through the misappropriation of funds, the Florida Supreme...
Trust is the bedrock of the legal profession. When an attorney is convicted of a felony or involved in conduct that endangers the public, the Florida Supreme Court acts decisively. For Tampa-based att...
The integrity of the judiciary is the foundation of public trust in the legal system. When a legal professional seeks judicial office through deceptive means, the consequences are definitive. For Cora...
Maintaining the highest standards of professional and personal conduct is a requirement for all members of the legal profession. When an attorney faces challenges that impact their fitness to practice...
In the legal profession, an attorney’s reputation is built on candor and compliance across all jurisdictions where they hold a license. When a lawyer engages in deceptive practices or fails to respect...
The integrity of the legal profession in Florida is maintained by the strict enforcement of the Rules of Professional Conduct. When an attorney fails to comply with court orders or neglects client mat...