Explore 30 court opinions on Professional Misconduct. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Tennessee Supreme Court Affirms Disbarment of Attorney
Elliott J. Schuchardt v. Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, decided by Tennessee Supreme Court on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintif...
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...
Attorney Disbarred for Misappropriation of Client Funds and Dishonesty
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 Suspended for Communication Failures and Unearned Fee Retention
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...
Ohio Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for One Year for Professional Misconduct
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 Guy K. Fish's Law License Suspended for 60 Days Due to Professional Misconduct
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 ...
Ohio Attorney Daniel McNamara Indefinitely Suspended for Failing to Cooperate with Disciplinary Investigation and Not Registering
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 ...
Attorney David F. Stoddard Receives Public Reprimand for Professional Misconduct in Client's Personal Injury Case
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 ...
Washington Supreme Court Disbars Attorney David Monro for Multiple Professional Misconduct Violations
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...
Maryland Court of Appeals Sanctions Attorney for Professional Misconduct
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...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation and Dishonesty
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 ...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriating Client Funds
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...
Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends attorney's license for 60 days due to professional misconduct
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Bryant H. Klos alleging professional misconduct. The complaint focused on Klos's handling of a client's personal injury case, s...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Daniel O. Barham's License for 60 Days Due to Professional Misconduct
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Daniel O. Barham for professional misconduct. The OLR alleged that Barham failed to properly represent his clients in multiple ...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Attorney's License for 60 Days Due to Professional Misconduct
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Kevin W. Davidson alleging professional misconduct. The OLR accused Davidson of failing to adequately represent his clients in ...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriating Client Funds
Disciplinary Counsel v. Greulich, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Greulich for multiple ethic...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation and Dishonesty
Disciplinary Counsel v. Fusco, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Fusco for numerous ethical viol...
Washington Supreme Court Upholds Attorney Discipline for Misconduct
This case involves an attorney, Mr. Flood, who was disciplined for professional misconduct. The disciplinary board found that Mr. Flood violated several rules of professional conduct, including failin...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misconduct and Dishonesty
Disciplinary Counsel v. Mollica, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Mollica for numerous ethical ...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation of Client Funds
Disciplinary Counsel v. Grendell, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Grendell for multiple ethical viola...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriating Client Funds
Disciplinary Counsel v. Norton, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney David Norton for multiple ethical vio...
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...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Michael B. Padden's License for 60 Days Due to Professional Misconduct
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Michael B. Padden alleging professional misconduct. The OLR accused Padden of failing to adequately represent his clients in mu...
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...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriating Client Funds
Disciplinary Counsel v. Taylor, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Taylor for multiple ethical vi...
Minnesota Supreme Court Suspends Attorney for Mismanagement and Lack of Diligence
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action Against Samuel A. McCloud, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0069693. ..., decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant w...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Steven D. Johnson's License for 60 Days Due to Professional Misconduct
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Steven D. Johnson, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Johnson was accused of failing to properly rep...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Reprimands Attorney for Neglect and Lack of Communication in Real Estate Case
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Matthew V. Burkert, alleging professional misconduct. The OLR accused Burkert of failing to adequately represent his clients in...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Inadequate Representation and Misrepresentation
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Mintz, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on September 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Court of Appeals reviewed a disciplinary action against...
Florida Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Attorney Discipline Rules
In Re: Amendments to Rules Regulating The Florida Bar - Discipline Rules, decided by Florida Supreme Court on August 28, 2025, resulted in a other outcome. The Florida Supreme Court addressed proposed...