Explore 25 court opinions on Sanctions For Attorney Misconduct. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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 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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Neglect 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...
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...
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Misappropriation of Funds
Lorain Cty. Bar Assn. v. Robinson, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred attorney Michael Robinson for multiple ethica...
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 Misrepresentation
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 ...
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...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Disbars Attorney for Dishonesty and Misconduct
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...
Attorneys disciplined for misrepresentation and lack of diligence in probate case
In the Matter of the Discipline of Two Attorneys, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on May 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the discipline of two attorney...
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...
Florida Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Malik Leigh for 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...