Attorney Discipline

Comprehensive guide to Attorney Discipline cases, courts, and legal analysis.

30 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Attorney Discipline

Disciplinary Counsel v. VanBibber

ohio · 2026-04-10 · Impact: 60/100

Disciplinary Counsel v. VanBibber, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael VanBibber after finding he en...

Disciplinary Counsel v. Rudduck

ohio · 2026-04-02 · Impact: 75/100

Disciplinary Counsel v. Rudduck, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Rudduck for multiple ethical violations,...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ghafoor

md · 2026-03-31 · Impact: 25/100

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ghafoor, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Court found that the respondent attorney, Ghafoor, engaged in mis...

Disciplinary Counsel v. Romer

ohio · 2026-03-31 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves a lawyer, Mr. Romer, who was accused of professional misconduct. The Ohio Supreme Court found that Mr. Romer violated several rules of professional conduct. Specifically, he failed ...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Haffner

md · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 70/100

This case involves attorney David Haffner, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action ...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Hecht

md · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves attorney David Hecht, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct, primarily related to his handling of client funds and his conduct during the disciplinary...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ross

md · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 70/100

This case involves attorney David Ross, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action aga...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Myers

md · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves attorney David Myers, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action ag...

Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Guy K. Fish

wis · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves attorney Guy K. Fish, who was found to have engaged in professional misconduct. The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against him, alleging multiple violations of ...

Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Hummel

ohio · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 70/100

This case involves attorney David Hummel, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association filed a complaint against him, alleging that ...

Disciplinary Counsel v. McNamara

ohio · 2026-03-20 · Impact: 65/100

This case involves attorney Daniel McNamara, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Ohio Supreme Court found that McNamara failed to cooperate with the Disciplinary ...

Lee v. Virginia State Bar

va · 2026-03-19 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves Mr. Lee, an attorney, who was disciplined by the Virginia State Bar for professional misconduct. The Virginia State Bar's Disciplinary Board found that Mr. Lee violated several rule...

In the Matter of David F. Stoddard

sc · 2026-03-18 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves David F. Stoddard, an attorney, who was found to have engaged in professional misconduct. The Supreme Court of South Carolina reviewed the findings of the Disciplinary Panel, which ...

In the Matter of Charles Bruce Singleton, Jr

ga · 2026-03-17 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves Charles Bruce Singleton, Jr., an attorney who was found to have violated several Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed the recommendations fro...

In re Ersoff

or · 2026-03-12 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves a disciplinary action against attorney Robert Ersoff by the Oregon State Bar. Ersoff was found to have violated multiple rules of professional conduct, primarily related to his hand...

In THE MATTER OF CANDACE LANETTE SNEED (Four Cases)

ga · 2026-03-12 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves Candace Lanette Sneed, a lawyer, who faced disciplinary action from the State Bar of Georgia across four separate cases. The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed the recommendations fr...

In re Ersoff

or · 2026-03-12 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves a disciplinary action against attorney Robert Ersoff by the Oregon State Bar. Ersoff was found to have violated multiple rules of professional conduct, primarily related to his hand...

In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Monro

wash · 2026-03-05 · Impact: 85/100

This case involves a disciplinary proceeding against attorney David Monro. The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) sought to disbar Monro for multiple instances of professional misconduct, includi...

In the Matter of Joseph William Cloud

ga · 2026-03-03 · Impact: 75/100

This case involves Joseph William Cloud, an attorney, who was found to have violated several Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. The Supreme Court of Georgia reviewed the findings of a special mast...

In the Matter of Oksana Klymovych

ga · 2026-03-03 · Impact: 45/100

This case involves Oksana Klymovych, who was admitted to practice law in Georgia in 2011. In 2019, she was found guilty of several violations of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, including fa...

Woodhouse v. State Bar of Cal.

calctapp · 2026-02-27 · Impact: 40/100

Woodhouse v. State Bar of Cal., decided by California Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, affirmed the ...

In re Continuing Legal Edn. Suspension of Janeway

ohio · 2026-02-25 · Impact: 30/100

This case involves an attorney, Mr. Janeway, who was suspended from practicing law in Ohio due to his failure to complete the required continuing legal education (CLE) credits. The Ohio Supreme Court ...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Tucker

md · 2026-02-20 · Impact: 65/100

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Tucker, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Tucker was accused of failing to properly...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Wagner

md · 2026-02-20 · Impact: 45/100

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Wagner, alleging he violated professional conduct rules. Specifically, Wagner was accused of failing to communi...

Disciplinary Counsel v. Gernert

ohio · 2026-02-19 · Impact: 70/100

Disciplinary Counsel v. Gernert, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Gernert after he engaged in ...

Disciplinary Counsel v. Henderson Carter

ohio · 2026-02-17 · Impact: 75/100

Disciplinary Counsel v. Henderson Carter, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Henderson Carter for multip...

Disciplinary Counsel v. Hine

ohio · 2026-02-06 · Impact: 75/100

Disciplinary Counsel v. Hine, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Hine for multiple ethical violat...

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