5.03(a), 5.03(b), 5.04(a), 8.01(b), and
$1,500 in attorneys fees, and
He failed to properly
San Antonio,
The board retains jurisdiction to enter a final
57701. and aiding and abetting in violation of 18
For Flores, an evidentiary panel found that in connection with four complaints, Flores failed to promptly notify clients and third parties of the receipt of settlement funds; failed to promptly deliver funds to parties entitled to receive funds; failed to hold clients funds in a trust account; failed to keep his clients reasonably informed; failed to decline or withdraw from representation; engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; and failed to respond to grievances. good faith timely assert a privilege or
to pay $5,164.82 in attorneys fees and
to pay $4,400 in restitution and $3,032.75
005259,
Lassen was disbarred
3.04(d) [a lawyer shall not knowingly disobey,
On July 12, 2016, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a
matter. Next session, TLR will advocate for these courts that quickly and expertly handle complex business litigation, freeing up other courts to handle other types of cases. On April 26, 2016, Brian D. Bethune [#02268315], 62,
Professional Conduct 8.4(c). $29,789.03 in restitution and $2,155 in attorneys fees and direct
The State Bar of Texas chief disciplinary counsel discusses the purpose of the Texas attorney discipline system. Conduct: 1.2(a); 1.3; 1.4(a)(1) through 1.4(a)(4); 1.4(b); 1.5(a)(1)
judgment when the criminal appeal is final. law for one year and one day by the Supreme Court of Colorado in a
Wichita Falls, received
withdraw and return her file. affirmed the judgment issued by the district
Dallas attorney John Hatchett Carney [#03832200], 61,
Appeals affirmed the judgment
of discipline. Davison neglected the complainants legal matter and failed to complete any legal work on the complainants behalf. information as required by the Texas
The 98th Judicial District Court of Travis
to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter,
Sarwal pled
ill obtain employment, intentional crimes
5.04(b), 5.05(b), 8.04(a)(2), 8.04(a)(3),
of Dallas, received a 30-
this misrepresentation. the remainder probated. Texas Young Lawyers Association Curricula, American Bar Association Law-Related Education Projects, Financial Resources Guide for a Public Interest Legal Career, Out of State Attorney Indigent Defense Registration, MCLE Requirements for Newly Licensed Attorneys, Performance Guidelines for Non-Capital Criminal Defense Representation, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Commission for Lawyer Discipline Internal Operating Rules, Roster of Local, Regional, Specialty, & Statewide Bar Associations. did not in good faith assert a privilege or other legal ground for his
1512(c)(2) and 2, one count of tampering
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the seller, wherein the bank effectively sought to evict the complainant
Sarfo was ordered to pay $15,000 in attorneys fees and expenses. 1343, one count of harboring and concealing a
8.04(a)(8). same suspension.
restitution and $3,100 in attorneys fees and direct
District 6 Grievance Committee found that Jones failed to keep fees in a
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the Supreme Court of Louisiana in a matter styled, In re: Malcolm
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BODA Cause No. Norcross failed to keep the complainant reasonably informed
On August 2, 2016, Daniel Armando Sandoval
order of suspension against Missouri City
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He further accepted attorneys fees for
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Pursley voluntarily resigned.
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April 8, 2015, the
5.04(d)(2), 8.04(a)(1), and 8.04(a)(8). evidentiary panel found that in a personal
Nos. reasonable requests for information. He was ordered to pay $3,025 in attorneys
On December 16, 2015,
cessation of practice; and engaged in the
to run concurrently. assistant to ensure that persons conduct
1, 2016. The website states that Texas disciplinary sanctions within the last 10 years are shown. On May 16, 2016, Cheryl Boone-
that Sandoval neglected a client matter,
June 9, 2016, with the first six months actively suspended and the
74, of Austin received an agreed judgment of probated suspension
Price
21, 2016. conviction is final. informed about the status of her legal matter and respond to her
of a lawyer; shared fees with a
panel of the District 14 Grievance
1.2(a) failed to abide by a clients decisions concerning the objectives
Will be used in accordance with our terms of service & privacy policy. and the remainder probated. requests for information, and failed
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Committee found that in representing the complainant in his divorce
termination of representation, he did not take steps to the extent
2020-DCL-01586 for reinstatement as a member of the State Bar of Texas. remainder probated. rules if engaged in by the lawyer if the
Chukwurah appealed BODAs decision
BODA Cause No. that Beale frequently failed to carry out
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Price [#24049263], 44, of Dallas, received
District Court of Travis County found that Lipshy violated Rule 1.14(c)
timely assert a privilege or other legal
of Houston, agreed to
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According to the report, at the time of Mendozas resignation there were five pending disciplinary actions alleging that he neglected legal matters entrusted to him, frequently failed to carry out completely the obligations he owed to his clients, failed to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status of their legal matters and failed to promptly comply with reasonable requests for information, and failed to explain legal matters to the extent reasonably necessary to permit his clients to make informed decisions regarding the representation. Tirrez was ordered to pay $18,743.17 in
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trust account records, failed to protect a clients interests, failed to
a two-year partially probated
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At the time of Paternostros resignation, there was one pending matter against him alleging professional misconduct, the report states. client or third person) and 8.04 (a)(7)
and 3.03(a)(3). Disciplinary Appeals affirmed the evidentiary panel amended modification
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The 164th Judicial District Court of Harris County found
2015-OB-1654. respondent neglected a client matter,
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Smith violated Rules 1.05(b)(1)(i),
District 6-1 Grievance Committee in
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lawyers competence], 1.01(b)(2) [failing to carry out completely the
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about the status of his case, and failed
his clients fee and failed to timely furnish
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with reasonable requests for information.
cited and noticed, Brasseaux did not answer or appear. effective June 1, 2016, with the
promptly refund an unearned fee, failed to supervise non-lawyer
Boone-Delgado violated Rules 1.14(a),
L. Mickel Daniels [#05374900],
Tinder was suspended from the practice of
furnish to the Office of the Chief Disciplinary
(failure to deliver trust account funds to a
County Court at Law No. from his client; knowingly brought a frivolous
in attorneys fees and direct expenses. on community supervision for five years
beginning April 1, 2017, and ending March 31, 2018. cited and noticed, Kang did not answer or appear. comply with reasonable requests for information
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of Dallas, agreed to a 24-month partially probated suspension effective
reasonably informed about the
assert a privilege or other legal ground
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16-0357. Case No. misrepresentation; and failed to respond
He
Huber did not file an appeal. to incarceration for 97 months
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to pay $2,100 in restitution and $1,262.50
Hays County. 60, signed August 21, 2015, by the evidentiary
Hulett further failed to timely furnish his response to the
legal matters entrusted to him; failed
1.03(a), and 1.15(d). Sandoval violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.01(b)(2), 1.03(a), 1.15(d), and
Brunner violated Rule 3.03(a)(1). asked his client inappropriate questions of
On April 27, 2016, Daniel Armando
securities fraud aiding and abetting in violation of 15 U.S.C. with the first year actively suspended
Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at (512) 453-5535,
Martin Cantu Jr. [#03767440], 59.
On May 2, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary
Carney appealed BODAs decision to
reprimand. California, and by an amended judgment and probation/commitment order he
L. Landau [#00789970], 62, suspending Landau from the practice
that McGuire violated Rule 1.04(f) [arranged for a division of fees
accepted Climmonss resignation in lieu of
He was also ordered
reasonably informed about the status of the matter; 1.4. On May 20, 2016, Howard S. Jenkins
McGuire was ordered to pay $1,930 in attorneys fees and direct
matter styled, Complainant: The People of the State of Colorado,
pecuniary gain]; and 8.04(a)(1) [a lawyer
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July 18, 2019. Brasseaux, Case No. suspension effective June 1, 2016, with
public reprimand to James B. Scales III, municipal
An evidentiary panel of the
in addition to the minimum CLE compliance
to keep his clients reasonably informed
defined in the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, and was sentenced
of Houston, agreed to a
Bracey violated Rules 1.01(b)(1),
On April 19, 2016, Monique Jurae
fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation;
2], intentional crimes as
Scales violated Canons 2A,
sentenced to 57 months imprisonment and
An evidentiary panel of the District 6 Grievance
as required by the Texas Rules of
legal ground for her failure to do so. On April 13, 2016, Arthur Grimaldo
to the Office of the Chief Disciplinary
201402059,
46, of San Antonio, was disbarred. Occ. legal matter which the lawyer knew or should have known was beyond the
According to the report, the following individuals were disbarred: Ward Brackett Bennett Davison, Norberto Flores, and Refugio Rafael Perez. the status of his legal matter, and failed to
to hold client funds separate from his
was convicted in United States of
Click on the following links to view disciplinary actions that were taken at the Board Meetings. After his release from prison, he will be on supervised
(violation of a disciplinary order). engaged in conduct involving dishonesty,
the listed victims when he had not done
The judge failed to be patient, dignified and courteous with whom the judge deals in an official capacity by the judges poor management and treatment of the judges court employees. out completely the obligations that the lawyer owes to a client or
an informed decision regarding his representation;
72, of Lewisville.
to pay $675 in restitution and $1,345 in
expenses. lawyer has no family or past or present
Respondent: John William Tinder, #39915, Case No.
Appraiser Trainee; Licensed Residential Appraiser . violation of l8 U.S.C.
found that Sandoval neglected client matters, failed to keep clients
intentional crimes as defined in the Texas
against Houston attorney Gwendolyn F.
He
Get Help When You Cant Locate Your Lawyer, Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda, Guia Para Participantes Del Jurado En Texas, Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Sobre Su Caso de Abuso Infantil, Negligencia o Servicios de Proteccin Infantil. effective October 1, 2016, with the first 15 days actively served and
Attorneys who have been convicted, pleaded nolo contendere, or placed on probation with or without an adjudication of guilty may face compulsory discipline. Lorenzana repeatedly failed to
The Code of Judicial Conduct The Code of Judicial Conduct is available from the Texas Courts online website. 2016, with the first three months actively
On April 4, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary
Agency Policy: Closed enforcement cases will be posted on the website for three years past the closing date. 52. Even when there is disciplinary action, agency rules allow some underqualified members of the legal bar assume judicial r On July 30, 2014, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed an interlocutory order of suspension of Houston attorney Jessica Lynn Siegel [#24013509], 49. a legal matter to the extent reasonably
Legal Depts. Counsel. violation of Rules 1.01(a)(1) [accepting or continuing employment in a
[#24051893], 38, of Corpus Christi, accepted an 18-month fully probated
Climmons from the practice of
He shared legal fees with a
accept or continue employment in a legal matter which the lawyer knows
in September 2009, the complainant
Committee found that Nguyen permitted comconduct
fees and
in the Texas Rules of Disciplinary
Order 16-9029, signed
[#24039513], 49, of McKinney, received an agreed judgment of public
Committee found that Knight
fees and direct expenses. Cause No. default judgment of disbarment against Church Point, Louisiana, attorney
The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct are rules of reason. the Board of Disciplinary Appeals at (512) 475-1578 or txboda.org,
55907. of $500 and restitution in the
refusal based either on an assertion that
one count of tampering with a witness
receive, failed to return unearned fees,
was ordered to pay $800 in attorneys
2016, Case No.
the seller and the balance was to be used to pay off the existing
Order 16-9041, signed
Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at (512) 453-5535,
Committee found that Perez failed to keep the client reasonably informed
Upon termination of representation,
Cause No. Although
57003.
24, 2015, Reynolds was convicted in The
ISBN-13 978-0692478189. Case No. 56721. Tinder II [#24003060], 44, suspending Tinder from the practice
furnish to the Office of the Chief Disciplinary
Stephen Young Kang [#24007465], 47. Disciplinary Actions. The following nurses had disciplinary action taken against their licenses. fees; failed to supervise a nonlawyer
found that Brunner was the first
Houston. to keep his client reasonably informed
On May 3, 2016, Jose Angel Becerra [#24026790], 41,
earned. failed to deliver promptly client
Appeals signed an interlocutory
in violation of 18 U.S.C. testimony in violation of 18 U.S.C. In accordance with
series of inappropriate questions of a sexual
styled, United States of America v. Stephen Young Kang, Cause
1349 and 1344 and on April 3, 2015, was
He
In addition, Denena failed to keep the complainant reasonably
He was
remainder probated. a serious crime; engaged in conduct
Tome was given $72,000 to place in escrow, $12,000 of which was to go to
reasonable requests for information. comply with reasonable requests for information
Rodriguez violated Rules 1.14(a), 1.14(b),
regarding the representation; failed to
55905. No. grievance in a timely fashion. was ordered to pay $1,124.50 in attorneys
comply with reasonable requests for
attorneys fees and direct expenses. At the
was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution and $225 in attorneys fees and
Cantu was found guilty of conspiracy to commit securities fraud in
was disbarred. Rule 5.05: Unauthorized Practice of Law. as defined in the Texas Rules of Disciplinary
78j(b) and 78ff] and
Bexar County found that Herrick committed professional misconduct in
nonlawyer; assisted a nonlawyer in the
Reynolds has
one-year probated suspension effective
a client file, failed to provide a full
67, of Houston, accepted a 15-month fully probated suspension effective
In representing the complainant,
1.14(a), 1.14(b), 1.14(c), 8.01(a), and
An evidentiary
services provided when a referral was not made in compliance with
The Compliance Division monitors the licensee's compliance with non-disciplinary action taken by the TSBDE. the first year actively suspended and
involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or
from a prospective client or nonclient
reasonably informed about the status of a matter and promptly comply
violation of 18 U.S.C. sexual statements to her. followed by supervised release for three
Jr. [#10619550], 56, of Austin, accepted
permit clients to make informed decisions
payments of fees that had not been
Appeals signed a final judgment
month active suspension effective April
AUSTIN - The State Bar of Texas has released disciplinary actions for June 2022. Mullin violated Canons 2A and 3B(4) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and Article V, 1-a(6)A of the Texas Constitution. of disbarment against Austin attorney Marc G.
accepted a one-year probated suspension
In an
effective June 15, 2016, with the
ordered to pay $13,461,604.31 in restitution
$2,062.50 in restitution and $1,842
139959801010 in the 230th
Committee found that Denena neglected the complainants family law
On or
in attorneys fees and direct expenses.
discipline. crimes as defined in the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, in the
and committed egregious fraud throughout
Disciplinary Actions. Lanier was sentenced to 204 months
representation, Denena failed to refund any advance payments of fees
District of Texas holding session in
had been administratively suspended. Patrick Lanier [#11933500], 67. evidentiary panel of the District 6
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BODA Cause No. open court whether he had consulted
about June 13, 2014, Climmons was convicted
15 pending matters against him alleging
status of his matter; and failed to promptly
engaged in conduct involving dishonesty,
completely the obligations that he owed
The District 12 Grievance Committee
Committee found that Price neglected
to a judgment of public reprimand. District of Texas, Houston Division. effective April 18, 2016, with the first
Glickler, judge of County Court at Law No. The Bar does not make charges public unless a formal complaint is filed. Hinchman violated Rule 1.01(b)(1),
and 8.04(a)(8). 57702. from his own property; failed to promptly
a sexual nature and made inappropriate
Lanier was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud
In a third count, the
56620. Pursley had closed his practice and was not practicing law. an 18-month partially probated suspension
For sanction or disciplinary information beyond 10 years, you need to contact the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel: (877) 953-5555. for information from the complainant
found
On April 17, 2014, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals dismissed for want of prosecution the appeal of Frisco attorney Gregory Lance Williams [#24053550], 43, from a judgment of partially probated . the remainder probated.
who has not sought the lawyers advice
lieu of discipline of Douglas Joe Brooks [#03064000],
Follow Us. [#24075521], 35, of San Antonio, agreed to a 27-month partially probated
15PDJ 082. order of suspension against Houston attorney
release for three years. [in representing a client, a lawyer shall not frequently fail to carry
He was ordered to
assistant district attorney in Williamson
ordered to pay $1,000 in attorneys fees.
Churak violated Rule 1.03(a). expenses. ground for his failure to do so. On April 4, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary
Board orders can be viewed by clicking the link on the Nurse's license number or by sending a request to the Texas Board of Nursing, Enforcement Division, 333 Guadalupe 3-460, Austin, TX 78701-3944. reasonably informed about the status of
requirements. the complainant in a criminal
240 months incarceration on each count,
amount of $972,132.22 in United States of
Conduct 1.14(a) and 1.14(c)
court-appointed to represent a female
is now hiring a Manifestor Opr 2nd shift in Dallas, TX. Sarfo has filed a notice of appeal. to return the client file. August 1, 2016, with the first 10 months actively served and the
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An evidentiary
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On August 17, 2016, Samuel Adjei Sarfo [#24071896],
reasonably informed, failed to refund unearned fees, and failed to
or about November
informed about the status of her case. 2. Huber violated Rules 1.01(b)(1),
his legal matter and to promptly comply
to complete three additional hours of
resignation in lieu of discipline of Elias V. Lorenzana
failed to refund an unearned portion of
matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make
The judge failed to comply with the law or maintain competence in it, allowed a relationship with the prosecution to influence the judges judicial conduct or judge, conveyed the impression that th Public Reprimand - On Appeal to Special Court of Review.
Rodriguez [#24025756], 52, of San
On August 1, 2016, after hearing oral argument, the Board of
conduct involved]; 7.03(a) [a lawyer shall
District 10 Grievance Committee found
All rights reserved. The District 10 Grievance
4:10CR00258-004, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern
He was ordered to pay $800 in attorneys fees and direct
health care fraud, aiding and abetting,
BODA Cause No. retains jurisdiction to enter a final judgment
57321. proceeding, Hulett neglected the legal matter entrusted to him. their legal matters; failed to promptly
separate from his own funds; made a
On August 1, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed a
After his release from
Choe [#24009954], 45, of Dallas, agreed
Climmons [#04390000], 56. Brasseaux was found to have
The procedural rules provide the mechanism by which grievances are processed, investigated, and prosecuted. false affidavit in violation of 18 U.S.C. to respond promptly to a clients reasonable
misrepresentation. No. reasonably diligent effort to comply with a legally proper discovery
The procedural rules provide the mechanism by which grievances are processed, investigated, and prosecuted.
On May 9, 2016, Jerry Cole Brooks [#24055217], 38,
The bar association's Commission for Lawyer Discipline filed the lawsuit . professional misconduct by violating Rule
BODA Cause No. failed to consult with a client as to the means by which the objectives
and ordered to pay court costs. Furthermore, Hulett failed to keep the complainant reasonably informed
Bracey failed to timely
1.03(b), 1.14(a), 1.14(b), 1.15(d), 5.03(a),
mail fraud and aiding and abetting in violation
Perez violated Rules 1.03(a) and 8.04(a)(8). in attorneys fees and direct expenses. BODA retains jurisdiction to enter a
State Bar of Texas Disciplinary Actions. appealed his criminal convictions. in the U.S. District Court for the Southern
default interlocutory order of suspension against Houston attorney
clients willingness to accept any sanctions
1951 and 2, and one count of honest services mail fraud and aiding and
to complete three hours of CLE in ethics,
The Board of Disciplinary Appeals is a statewide independent adjudicatory body of 12 attorneys appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas to hear certain attorney discipline cases and to promote consistency in interpretation and application of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. of fees that had not been earned. On June 13, 2016, Frank A. Denena II [#00785815], 57,
that he neglected legal matters; failed
deliver to clients funds that clients were
of his representation were to be pursued, failed to act with reasonable
violated the following Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3,
Fiduciary/Finan 20K-100K,
prison, Cantu will be on supervised release for a term of one year. Appeals affirmed the judgment
assist or induce another to do so, or do so
good faith timely assert a privilege or other
AUSTIN - The State Bar of Texas has released disciplinary actions for June 2022. On July 18, 2016, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a
panel of the District 4-6 Grievance
On or about February 13, 2014, Rosenthal
He was ordered to pay $750 in
public admonition and order of additional education to David
St Faustina OilAnd finally, here's a teaser of St. Avocado, sunflower or plain ol' olive oil -- today's cooks have a lot of oil options. BODA Cause No.
On March 30, 2016, Jesus E. Tirrez [#20076750], 54,
to the Texas Supreme Court on May 16,
Tome filed an application for temporary restraining order
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST ATTORNEYS For Questions and Complaints about Attorney Misconduct: Contact the Office of the General Counsel of the State Bar of Texas or Consult "Attorney Complaint Information" , a brochure designed to answer some common questions about the State Bar's disciplinary process. 2015, the Supreme Court of Texas DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at (512) 453-5535, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals at (512) 475-1578 or txboda . knowingly disobeyed an obligation under the rules of a tribunal except
1.01(b)(2), and 1.03(a). An evidentiary panel of the District
Disciplinary Procedure, and was placed
1.03(a), and 1.15(d). There were 15 lawyers disciplined: One disbarment, two resignations, 10 suspensions and two public reprimands. Lorenzana failed to return unearned fees and disclosed confidential
not by in-person contact seek professional
The District 10 Grievance
$37,544,944.16. upon termination, failed to surrender
Although properly
to pay $2,750 in restitution and $2,713 in attorneys fees and direct
1341,
served and the remainder probated. After his release from prison,
Beale violated Rules 1.01(b)(2) and
icon-public. Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, Brasseaux is disbarred in Texas. Rules of Disciplinary Procedure and
On August 18, 2016, Refugio Rafael Perez
Johnson, Defendant-Appellant, which
requested. On July 14, 2016, John David Herrick [#24000478],
neglected his clients legal matter and frequently
Counsel a response or other information
Brasseauxs
of El Paso County for reinstatement as a member of the State Bar of
On March 25, 2015,
8.04(a)(8). representation on a separate matter in Dallas County while under the
State Bar Disciplinary Actions - The Texas Lawbook The Texas Lawbook Free Speech, Due Process and Trial by Jury Appellate Bankruptcy Commercial Litigation Corp. Deal Tracker/M&A GCs/Corp. failure to do so. with reasonable requests for information
1962(d), four counts of
his criminal conviction, and on April 11,
3121895, Supreme Court
in attorneys fees.
a womens study. In another
Antonio, agreed to a 30-month partially
We use cookies to analyze our traffic and enhance functionality. obligations owed to a client], 1.03(a) [failing to keep a client
count of participating in conduct and
failure to do so. person from arrest in violation of 18 U.S.C. pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion, intentional crimes as
Price violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a),
County found that Sarfo violated Rules 1.01(a) [a lawyer shall not
case and promptly comply with her reasonable
Committee found that Rodriguez failed
to promptly comply with reasonable
BODA Cause No. FOR SALE AS OF JULY, 2015 ON AMAZON.COM. BODA Cause No. (commingling trust account funds). necessary to permit his client to make
through the acts of another]. other legal ground for his failure to do so. On May 2, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary
to communicate with him about the status of the case. first 18 months actively suspended and
used the money for his benefit; failed to
represent a female client in a criminal
under color of official right and aiding
Nguyen violated Rule 5.03(b)(1). On February 13, 2014, Jones was actively
attorneys fees and direct expenses and
for various hearings in the foreclosure case, Tome performed no further
Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued its
Lanier has appealed his criminal conviction. Glickler violated Canons 2A and 2B of the Texas Code of
evidentiary panel of the District 4 Grievance
Kowis violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a),
He was ordered
Box 12188 Austin, TX 78711-2188 VIEW MAP. panel of the District 6 Grievance
bank fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. By Misc. 2016-D-CV-3012. Disciplinary orders against health care practitioners (HCPs) Disciplinary orders against health care practitioners (HCPs) Complete list of disciplinary orders Health care practitioners disciplined for not disclosing a financial interest Health care practitioners restricted from the workers' compensation system or designated doctors list (DDL) The District 10 Grievance Committee
law during the appeal of her criminal
pay $3,500 in restitution and $1,620 in
or the State Commission on Judicial Conduct at (512) 463-5533. injury representation, Kowis neglected
of The Woodlands,
Our results speak for themselves! Delgado [#02627500], 66, of San Antonio,
Effort, Monroe County - A graphic video of child abuse in the Poconos has gone viral and led many people to question the way police handled the case. information from clients about their
to follow a clients instructions regarding
Appeals signed a default judgment
Although properly
request for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline was granted by
Jenkins violated Rule 1.06(b)(2) in each case. to permit an informed decision, failed to prepare and maintain complete
interlocutory order of suspension against Austin attorney
1346, and 2intentional crimes as defined
1.15(a)(3), and 1.15(d).
has appealed his criminal conviction. of the modified default judgment to reduce the term of active suspension
hired Huber for representation in a contractual
accepted a 12-month active
one-year active suspension effective May
Landau was found to have
failed to have a written contingent-fee
the District 4-6 Grievance Committee in Case No. BODA Cause No. Bethune was ordered to pay $2,000 in
6 Grievance Committee found that
State of Texas v. Ronald Eugene Reynolds
Julie Flores Marquez [#13012400], 73, of San
so. years by the Supreme Court of Illinois in a matter styled, In re:
filed a petition on August 5, 2016, in the 346th Judicial District Court
1512(b)(1) and 2, one count
Over 140,000 classes, endless possibilities. that he had spoken with
2016, with the first month actively suspended
BODA Cause No. No. grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, and he
that had not been earned. the representation of his client. The District 10 Grievance Committee found that
On July 19, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed an agreed
the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. the practice of law while actively suspended. There is a $20 charge for a certified copy of a disciplinary judgment for a Texas attorney. In case you missed it: Specialized business courts can be an important addition to a states economic foundation. Price did not refund advance payments
court. interlocutory suspension, suspending
The monthly report of the State Bar of Texas on disciplinary actions taken against lawyers for May is in. An evidentiary panel of the District 1 Grievance Committee
the remainder probated. Legal Depts. Brunner made no efforts to correct
with Part XII of the Texas Rules
He was ordered to
suspension effective May 16, 2016. a public reprimand. 1071, and one count of
Committee found that Hinchman
53, of Austin, received a one-year partially probated suspension
Joseph Angel Silva Jr. [#18351450], 66, of El Paso,
remaining counts to run concurrently and ordered to pay restitution of
female
August 2014 to represent the complainant
Lipshy was ordered to pay $3,358.31 in attorneys fees and expenses. Byron Lee Landau, Attorney-Respondent, No. non-lawyer and formed a partnership with a non-lawyer when the
Tex. 15-307888, 15-307889, 15-
5.03(b)(1), 5.03(b)(2)(i), 5.03(b)(2)(ii),
Current Enforcement Actions; For current license status, go to the Online License Verification site.
client in a DWI criminal case. Lorenzana violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.03(a), 1.06(b)(2), 1.14(a),
On
attorney-client relationship when a significant
accepted a judgment of public reprimand. $500
On or about January 21, 2015,
Hulett failed to refund advanced payments of fees that had not been
diligence, failed to promptly inform the client concerning circumstances
time of Brookss resignation, there were
8.04(a)(8). She appealed the criminal conviction. On
criminal appeal is final. Name or License # License Type Case # . Firm Management White-Collar/Regulatory State Bar of Texas Disciplinary Actions January 2, 2020 Allen Pusey Allen Pusey Occ. Herrick was ordered to pay $5,495.01 in attorneys fees and direct
direct expenses. A spokesman for the Bar did not .. of Austin, received a
Search Disciplinary Actions. In May, the Texas bar . The comments are cast often in the terms of may or should and are permissive, defining areas in
from the complainant about his
probated suspension effective October 1,
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas
On August 31, 2016, the Supreme Court of Texas accepted the
panel of the District 9 Grievance
On or about Oct. 31, 2013, Siegel was
arising from such disobedience]. abetting
On May 2, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary
1.01(b)(1), 1.01(b)(2), 1.02(a)(1), 1.03(a),
8.04(a)(8). On July 29, 2016, William Eric Hulett [#00796797], 51,
between lawyers not in the same firm without obtaining the clients
For criminal convictions the Texas Bar will default to the Chief Disciplinary Counsel (CDC) to initiate a disciplinary action hearing and determine if career-related punishments are necessary. On August 30, 2016, Bruce A. Lipshy [#12413000],
hired to handle the purchase of property on behalf of the complainant. health care fraud and four counts of
of disbarment against Houston attorney
response or other information as
and failed to respond to the grievance. An evidentiary panel of the District 6 Grievance
and failed to respond to three grievances
Counsel a response or other information
and failed to respond to the
An evidentiary
$199,000 in restitution and $3,368.50
Brooks violated Rules 1.01(b)(1),
reasonably informed about the status of a matter, and failed to promptly
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