From Suspension to Disbarment, A Cautionary Tale in Legal Ethics
In March 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court disbarred attorney Alex R. Hess for repeated neglect of client matters, misrepresentation, and practicing law while suspended. Despite prior discipline, including an 18-month suspension, Hess continued to accept retainers, fail to perform promised work, mislead clients and courts, and withhold unearned fees. The case underscores the profession’s […]