Florida Attorney T. Lorraine Johns Suspended for Estate Neglect and Bar Noncompliance
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida approved a referee’s report suspending attorney T. Lorraine Johns from practicing law for ten days,
A Judge Removed: An Analysis of the Misconduct and Removal of Thomas F. Rathbun
The judiciary is held to a high standard of conduct to ensure public trust in the justice system. When a judge’s actions fall short of
From Judge’s Bench to Suspenders: The story of Robert Knox Adrian’s Two-Year Suspension
Following a hearing on a complaint filed by the Judicial Inquiry Board, the Illinois Courts Commission removed a judge from office for (1) reversing his
When Judges Cross the Line: The Mark Grisanti Ethics Scandal
When the name of a judge appears in disciplinary headlines, the public pays attention. That was exactly the case for Judge Mark J. Grisanti of
Judge Erin Gall’s Fall from Grace: How a Graduation Party Altercation Ended Her Judicial Career
In the summer of 2022, what should have been an ordinary high school graduation party in New Hartford, New York, became the beginning of the
USPTO Suspends Patent Attorney Jerry D. Haynes for Ethical Violations
Trust is the bedrock of the legal profession especially when it comes to patent practice, where clients rely heavily on attorneys to guide complex legal
Illinois Attorney Suspended After False Claims Against Federal Judge
Attorney discipline cases often reveal the fine line between zealous advocacy and professional misconduct. In Illinois, that line was crossed when Brian Keith Sides, a
Breach of Trust: The Disciplinary Case of Illinois Attorney Philip Edwin Koenig
Attorney discipline cases serve as an important reminder of the legal profession’s core values: honesty, trust, and fiduciary duty. In 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court
Suspension Amid Conviction: The Case of Attorney Taylor Wayne Casey
Maintaining public trust demands that attorneys uphold both legal and ethical standards both inside and outside the courtroom. The recent case involving Taylor Wayne Casey,
Florida Supreme Court Disbars Attorney Pamela Therese Calderon for Misappropriating Client Funds
The legal profession places trust and fiduciary responsibility at its core. Attorneys who manage client funds must handle them with the utmost care, as even
The Disbarment of Nat John Azznara: A Cautionary Tale of Fiduciary Breach and Felony Conviction
Attorney discipline serves as a safeguard to protect the public, maintain confidence in the legal profession, and uphold the integrity of the courts. The case
Florida Attorney Alexis Trischa-Day Benjamin Suspended Again What Went Wrong?
The legal profession places enormous trust in attorneys, holding them to the highest ethical standards. But what happens when an attorney, already under suspension, blurs