Explore 25 court opinions on Attorney Professional Conduct. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Misrepresentation and Lack of Communication
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Finke, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals addressed whether an attorney's "knowing ...
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends attorney for 60 days for misconduct
Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Osman A. Mirza, decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Wisconsin Supreme Court reviewed a lawyer's conduct after ...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Professional Misconduct
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...
Ohio Supreme Court suspends attorney for aggressive deposition conduct
Cleveland Metro. Bar Assn. v. Smith, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court considered whether an attorney's "aggressive and co...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Egregious Misconduct
Disciplinary Counsel v. Wallace, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on January 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Wallace after finding he engaged in m...
Maryland Court Disbars Attorney for Neglect and Lack of Cooperation
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Jones, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action against...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Mismanagement of Client Funds and Dishonesty
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Gephardt, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action agai...
Attorney disbarred for assisting client in asset concealment during divorce
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Veltman, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on December 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals addressed whether an attorney's condu...
Attorney Suspended for Negligence and Misrepresentation
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. McDonough, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on November 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action aga...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Mismanagement of Client Funds and Dishonesty
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Rouse, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on November 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action against...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Neglect and Dishonesty
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Gillespie, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action aga...
Attorney Disbarred for Misconduct in Child Custody Case
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Uehlinger, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on November 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals addressed whether an attorney's co...
Florida Supreme Court Disbars Attorney Larry Klayman for Egregious Misconduct
The Florida Bar v. Larry Elliot Klayman, decided by Florida Supreme Court on November 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Florida Bar sought to disbar Larry Elliot Klayman for his repeat...
Maryland Court Disbars Attorney for Misconduct and Dishonesty
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Dean, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on November 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary proceeding again...
Attorney reprimanded for failing to supervise associate, leading to frivolous suit
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Mintz, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on October 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action against ...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Neglect and Misrepresentation
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. O'Brien, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission charged attorney O'Brien...
SC Supreme Court Denies Habeas Corpus for Ineffective Counsel Claim
In the Matter of Travis W. White, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court of South Carolina affirmed the circuit court's d...
Maryland Attorney Suspended for Dishonesty and Communication Failures
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Zukerberg, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action aga...
SC Supreme Court Affirms Disciplinary Counsel's Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Conduct
Anonymous Mediator/Attorney v. SC Office of Disciplinary Counsel, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the South Ca...
Maryland Court Disbars Attorney for Professional Misconduct
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. King, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action against atto...
Iowa Supreme Court suspends attorney for mishandling client funds and misrepresentation
Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Karmen R. Anderson, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on May 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court reviewed a disciplinary...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation and Dishonesty
Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Lynne Layber, decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Wisconsin Supreme Court disbarred attorney Lynne Layber for p...
Minnesota Attorney Suspended for Neglect and Misrepresentation
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Stephen J. Baird, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0398840. ..., decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on March 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win ...
Colorado Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Professional Misconduct
In the Matter of Igor Raykin Attorney-Respondent:, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on March 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court reviewed an attorney's conduct a...
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Disbarment for Attorney Misconduct
The Florida Bar v. Malik Leigh, decided by Florida Supreme Court on March 20, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Florida Bar sought to disbar attorney Malik Leigh for alleged misconduct, including...