Explore 11 court opinions on Professional Responsibility. 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...
Appellate Court Upholds Disallowance of Attorney Fees in Bankruptcy Case
This case involves a dispute over attorney fees in a bankruptcy proceeding. Attorney Graham represented a debtor and sought compensation for his services. The bankruptcy court initially approved some ...
Florida Supreme Court Amends Bar Rules to Add Professionalism Expectations for Lawyers
This case involves amendments made by the Florida Supreme Court to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, specifically focusing on professionalism expectations for lawyers. The Court adopted new Rule 4...
Florida Judge Suspended 30 Days, Fined $5,000 for Inappropriate Comments to Attorney and Lack of Cooperation with Investigation
This case involves an inquiry by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC) into Judge Woody Robert Clermont. The JQC found that Judge Clermont engaged in misconduct by making inappropriate ...
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Attorney's Suspension for Failure to Complete Continuing Legal Education Credits
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 ...
Maryland Court Disciplines Attorney Michael Jones for Professional Misconduct
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Jones, alleging that he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Jones was accused of failing to prope...
Maryland Court Reinstates Attorney Pratz to the Bar
The Maryland Court of Appeals addressed a petition for the reinstatement of Mr. Pratz to the Maryland Bar. Mr. Pratz had previously resigned from the bar in lieu of disciplinary proceedings. The Court...
Tennessee Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer's License for Mismanagement of Client Funds and Communication Failures
This case involves James B. Johnson, a lawyer, who was disciplined by the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. The Board found that Johnson had violated ethical rule...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Peter J. Kovac's License for 60 Days Over Client Fund Mismanagement and Dishonesty
The Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) filed a complaint against attorney Peter J. Kovac, alleging he violated professional conduct rules. Specifically, Kovac was accused of failing to properly manage ...
Minnesota Attorney Suspended for Neglect and Dishonesty
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Wesley R. Martins, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0068214. ..., decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant wi...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriating Client Funds
Disciplinary Counsel v. Kegley, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Kegley for multiple ethical viol...