In the legal profession, a voluntary resignation in the face of disciplinary proceedings is often the final chapter of a career. For Newark-based attorney Robert B. Davis (Attorney No. 001482005), thi...
Protecting the rights of the incarcerated is a solemn duty, yet recent legal proceedings have revealed a profound betrayal of that trust. Effective September 11, 2025, the California Supreme Court ord...
In the legal and political landscape of Southern California, the case of Stephen J. Alexander (State Bar #134168) remains a high-profile example of how criminal conduct can lead to the permanent loss ...
Professional ethics and the protection of vulnerable clients are the cornerstones of the legal profession. When these standards are violated, the consequences are severe. For Memphis-based attorney Jo...
In the legal profession, a probationary period is often a “last chance” for an attorney to demonstrate they can practice ethically and effectively. For Nashville criminal defense and divorce attorney ...
In the legal world, communication with governing bodies is just as critical as communication with clients. For Tennessee-licensed attorney Edward Kendall White (BPR Number 032725), a procedural lapse ...
The professional accountability of an attorney is non-negotiable, particularly when it comes to accuracy in court and communication with clients. For Maury County-based attorney James Michael Marshall...
The legal and political career of Jeremy Ryan Durham (BPR Number 027776) has faced a definitive reckoning. Effective November 14, 2025, the Tennessee Supreme Court issued an order suspending Durham fr...
The legal system relies on the accountability of lead counsel, even when tasks are delegated to junior staff. For Nashville-based attorney Robert Joseph Turner (BPR Number 015107), a breakdown in offi...
The Tennessee Supreme Court has taken decisive action regarding the professional standing of Knoxville attorney Keri Elizabeth Rule (BPR Number 036921). Effective December 5, 2025, Rule has been place...
The integrity of the legal profession in Texas hinges on the ethical handling of client funds. For Houston-based personal injury lawyer David Lee Pettus (State Bar Number 15873500), decades of practic...
The legal profession demands absolute accuracy in court filings and strict adherence to financial rules. For Pasadena-based attorney Renee Estelle Sanders (State Bar Number 226258), significant profes...
In the legal profession, an attorney’s failure to respond to official disciplinary inquiries is often viewed as a definitive admission of unfitness to practice. For Southern California attorney Timoth...
Even the most distinguished legal careers can be subject to professional discipline when personal conduct runs afoul of the law. Rodney Alan Malpert (State Bar Number 133812), a widely respected figur...
In the high-stakes world of criminal defense, a lawyer’s diligence can mean the difference between freedom and continued incarceration. For Los Angeles-based attorney Amber Hope Gordon (State Bar Numb...
The integrity of the legal profession relies on a fundamental commitment to client communication and professional diligence. For Oceanside-based attorney Erin Sabrina Sullivan Guzman (State Bar Number...
The California State Bar has finalized a disciplinary order for Noreen Anne Krall (State Bar Number 202373), a globally recognized figure in the field of Intellectual Property law. Krall, famously kno...
The role of an immigration attorney involves navigating high-stakes legal systems where a single error can alter a client’s life forever. For Los Angeles attorney Petro Richard Kostiv (State Bar Numbe...
The professional career of multi-jurisdictional attorney John David Du Wors (California Bar No. 233913) has been severely impacted by a pattern of misconduct involving dishonesty, criminal convictions...
The legal profession requires honesty as its most fundamental virtue. For Fresno attorney Jake Alexander Soberal (State Bar Number 277875), co-founder and former co-CEO of the failed tech company Bitw...
For legal professionals, the handling of client funds is a sacred duty. When that fiduciary bond is breached, the consequences are severe. Family law attorney Jennifer Lynn Wilson-Tancreto (State Bar ...
The privilege of practicing law is contingent upon a consistent commitment to client service and ethical compliance. For Los Angeles attorney Duane R. Folke (State Bar Number 137341), a legal career s...
The legal profession demands unwavering honesty from all its members. Attorney Jacquelin Elizabeth Devlin (State Bar Number 241764) of Oroville, California, has been permanently disbarred from the pra...
The ethical duty of a disciplined attorney does not end with the sanction—it begins with mandatory compliance. Attorney Alexander Scott Jester (State Bar Number 291145), formerly of Fawnskin and Costa...
The license to practice law is an affirmation of character and commitment to supporting the law, not attacking it. La Jolla attorney Alan Man (State Bar Number 262025) has been permanently disbarred b...
The legal license demands integrity not only in the courtroom but in all aspects of life. Attorney Edward Barry Reitkopp (State Bar Number 77871) of Orange, California, has been summarily disbarred fr...
Lionel E. Giron, a California attorney admitted to the bar in 1999 and based in Pomona, has faced multiple disciplinary actions throughout his legal career. His record with the State Bar of California...
Robert J. Corry Jr. (Attorney Registration Number 32705), once a prominent Denver attorney and well-known advocate for marijuana law reform, has been permanently disbarred in Colorado. The disbarment,...
Attorney Nicholas Tepper (State Bar Number 169610) of Laguna Beach, California, has been handed the ultimate professional penalty: permanent disbarment from the practice of law. Effective September 28...
Attorney conduct in fee disputes can reveal a great deal about a lawyer’s professionalism and ethical judgment. We will analyze a recent communication attributed to Zachary Zurich—whose websites inclu...