Explore 15 court opinions on Dishonesty Fraud Deceit Or Misrepresentation By Attorneys. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court Affirms Disbarment of Attorney for Professional Misconduct
In the Matter of David J. Miller, decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether David J. Miller, a former attorne...
Georgia Supreme Court Disbars Lawyer for Frivolous Lawsuits and Dishonesty
In the Matter of W. McCall Calhoun, Jr, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a lawyer, W....
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...
Attorneys disciplined for facilitating illegal sale of Florida homestead property
The Florida Bar v. Lee David Sarkin & the Florida Bar v. Drew Mark Levitt, decided by Florida Supreme Court on October 30, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The Florida Bar sought to discipline attor...
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...
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Attorney Disbarment for Ethical Violations
Pollack v. Virginia State Bar, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Virginia Supreme Court affirmed the Bar's decision to disbar attorney Pol...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Misrepresentation and Failure to Communicate
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Edelstein, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission charged attorney Edelst...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Neglect and Misrepresentation
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. McCollum, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission charged attorney McCollum ...
Maryland Court Disbars Attorney for Neglect and Dishonesty
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Brent, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action against an ...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Dishonesty and Lack of Cooperation
Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Daniel P. Steffen, decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court on July 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Wisconsin Supreme Court disbarred Daniel P. Steffen for p...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Professional Misconduct
Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Carl Robert Scholz, decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Wisconsin Supreme Court disbarred attorney Carl Robert...
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...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misconduct and Dishonesty
Disciplinary Counsel v. Mariotti, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on March 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Mark Mariotti for multiple ethical vio...
Disbarment Affirmed for Attorney's Fraudulent Scheme
In the Matter of John Keith Blincow, Jr., decided by South Carolina Supreme Court on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court reviewed the disbarment of John Keith Blincow, Jr...