In January 2022, Connecticut attorney Nickola J. Cunha was disbarred after a judge found she made unsupported allegations of judicial bias and misrepresented facts in a heated divorce case. In 2024, C...
Kenneth J. Chesebro, once a Harvard-trained legal mind working on high-profile political cases, is now permanently barred from practicing law in New York. His role in orchestrating the “alternate elec...
When attorneys handle client or third-party funds, the law demands absolute honesty and care. In the case of Massachusetts lawyer Richard W. Gannett, that duty was broken when he deposited and withdre...
In June 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court publicly censured attorney Gwyneth K. Murray-Nolan for engaging in a non-waivable concurrent conflict of interest during a property dispute. The case involve...
The New Jersey Supreme Court’s disciplinary action against attorney Clifford R. Lundin provides a compelling look into the serious consequences of ethical misconduct. In a 2020 decision (In re Cliffor...
In March 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court disbarred attorney Alex R. Hess for repeated neglect of client matters, misrepresentation, and practicing law while suspended. Despite prior dis...
A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision has underscored the legal profession’s zero-tolerance stance on exploiting vulnerable clients. Following a pattern of deceptive immigration pract...
When the legal system is manipulated from within, the consequences are severe. Such was the case with Massachusetts attorney James Hayes, who was disbarred after orchestrating a scheme to help his cli...
In the legal profession, ethical rules aren’t just guidelines; they’re the foundation of public trust and professional integrity. When attorneys neglect their duties, mismanage client funds, or fail t...
Managing client funds is one of the most sensitive responsibilities in legal practice. When mishandled whether through negligence or intent it can lead to serious disciplinary consequences. The case o...
The legal profession demands not only competence in the courtroom but also integrity in daily life. Lawyers are expected to uphold the law both in their professional duties and personal conduct. When ...
Trust broken, Ethics Violated. Licenses lost. These are the lawyers making headlines in Connecticut. Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Welsely S. Spears In November 2024, the Connecticut ...
From misusing client trust funds to breaching court orders, several Connecticut attorneys are now facing serious disciplinary consequences, including suspension and disbarment. Recent cases reveal a c...
New York’s Appellate Divisions continue to send a clear message: Lawyers who abuse their positions of trust, whether through financial misconduct, dishonesty, or exploitation of vulnerable clients, wi...
Here’s a roundup of recent disciplinary cases from the New York Appellate Divisions. These involve lawyers who were either disbarred or suspended for serious ethical breaches including fraud, misuse o...
Below are summaries of recent disciplinary decisions from the New York Appellate Divisions, involving serious ethical violations resulting in disbarment. These cases underscore the courts’ position th...