Explore 30 court opinions on Rules Of Professional Conduct. 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...
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 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 ...
Maryland Attorney David Haffner Indefinitely Suspended for Professional Misconduct
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 ...
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...
Attorney Disbarred for Misappropriation and Commingling of Client Funds
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 ...
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...
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...
Florida Supreme Court Approves Some, Rejects Other Proposed Amendments to Attorney Admission Rules
This case concerns proposed amendments to the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, specifically Chapter 3, which deals with the admission of attorneys. The Florida Supreme Court reviewed these proposed c...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Ethical Violations
Disciplinary Counsel v. Edminister, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney John Edminister for numerous ethic...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Fraud and Dishonesty
Disciplinary Counsel v. Perrico, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Perrico for numerous ethical ...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation and Dishonesty
Disciplinary Counsel v. Wilson, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on January 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Wilson after he engaged in mul...
Florida Supreme Court Amends Rules Governing Attorneys and Bar Admissions
The Florida Supreme Court considered proposed amendments to the rules governing the Florida Bar and the process for admission to the bar. These amendments were put forth by the Bar itself. The Court r...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriating Client Funds
Disciplinary Counsel v. Stanley, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Stanley for multiple ethical ...
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...
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...
Maryland Court Suspends Attorney 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...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation and Dishonesty
Disciplinary Counsel v. Collins, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Collins for numerous ethical ...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriating Client Funds
Disciplinary Counsel v. Gill, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Gill for multiple ethical violat...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Nevada Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for Neglect and Communication Failures
IN RE: DISCIPLINE OF HARDEEP SULL, decided by Nevada Supreme Court on August 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Nevada Supreme Court addressed whether a lawyer's conduct in failing to ...
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...
Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Attorney Disbarment for Dishonesty
Swango v. Virginia State Bar, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on July 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Virginia Supreme Court affirmed the State Bar's decision to disbar attorney S...
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...
Georgia Supreme Court Disbars Lawyer for Failure to Supervise
In the Matter of Charles M. Dalziel, Jr, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on July 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Georgia Supreme Court considered whether a lawyer, Charles M. Dalzi...
Minnesota Supreme Court Suspends Attorney for Professional Misconduct
In re Petition for Disciplinary Action against Ana L. Pena, a Minnesota Attorney, Registration No. 0386459, decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on July 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Th...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Misconduct and Dishonesty
Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Pisner, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission charged attorney Pisner with...