Keri Elizabeth Suspension – Knox County Attorney Keri Elizabeth Rule Facing Disciplinary Action
The Tennessee Supreme Court has taken decisive action regarding the professional standing of Knoxville attorney Keri Elizabeth Rule (BPR Number 036921). Effective December 5, 2025, Rule has been placed on temporary suspension from the practice of law. This order follows a petition filed by the Board of Professional Responsibility, citing a failure to cooperate with […]
The Resignation and License Revocation of Houston Attorney David Lee Pettus
The integrity of the legal profession in Texas hinges on the ethical handling of client funds. For Houston-based personal injury lawyer David Lee Pettus (State Bar Number 15873500), decades of practice ended in 2024 following a high-profile investigation into the alleged theft of client settlement checks. As of late 2025, his status remains permanently revoked. […]
Pasadena Attorney Renee Estelle Sanders Suspended for Professional Misconduct
The legal profession demands absolute accuracy in court filings and strict adherence to financial rules. For Pasadena-based attorney Renee Estelle Sanders (State Bar Number 226258), significant professional lapses have resulted in formal disciplinary action. Effective August 6, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued an order suspending Sanders for 60 days and placing her on one […]
Disbarred by Default: The Case of Attorney Timothy Alan Poris
In the legal profession, an attorney’s failure to respond to official disciplinary inquiries is often viewed as a definitive admission of unfitness to practice. For Southern California attorney Timothy Alan Poris (State Bar Number 250785), this silence resulted in permanent disbarment, effective August 22, 2025. The California Supreme Court ordered Poris’s removal from the Bar […]
Immigration Attorney Rodney Alan Malpert Placed on Probation Following Misdemeanor Conviction
Even the most distinguished legal careers can be subject to professional discipline when personal conduct runs afoul of the law. Rodney Alan Malpert (State Bar Number 133812), a widely respected figure in business immigration law and a former partner at the global firm Fragomen, has been placed on professional probation by the California Supreme Court, […]
Los Angeles Attorney Amber Hope Gordon Suspended for Professional Misconduct
In the high-stakes world of criminal defense, a lawyer’s diligence can mean the difference between freedom and continued incarceration. For Los Angeles-based attorney Amber Hope Gordon (State Bar Number 276908), a failure to uphold these critical duties has resulted in formal disciplinary action. Effective August 22, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued a 30-day actual […]
The Case of Oceanside Attorney Erin Sabrina Sullivan Guzman
The integrity of the legal profession relies on a fundamental commitment to client communication and professional diligence. For Oceanside-based attorney Erin Sabrina Sullivan Guzman (State Bar Number 230936), the failure to uphold these duties led to her permanent disbarment, effective August 22, 2025. Guzman, formerly a partner at Sullivan & Guzman, APC, specializing in real […]
Intellectual Property Expert Noreen Anne Krall Placed on Professional Probation
The California State Bar has finalized a disciplinary order for Noreen Anne Krall (State Bar Number 202373), a globally recognized figure in the field of Intellectual Property law. Krall, famously known for her tenure as Vice President and Chief Litigation Counsel at Apple Inc., has been placed on one year of professional probation, effective August […]
Attorney Petro Richard Kostiv Suspended for Moral Turpitude and Competence Violations
The role of an immigration attorney involves navigating high-stakes legal systems where a single error can alter a client’s life forever. For Los Angeles attorney Petro Richard Kostiv (State Bar Number 285859), a pattern of professional lapses has resulted in significant disciplinary action. Effective August 29, 2025, the California Supreme Court imposed a 60-day actual […]
Attorney John David Du Wors Suspended and Disbarred Across Multiple Jurisdictions
The professional career of multi-jurisdictional attorney John David Du Wors (California Bar No. 233913) has been severely impacted by a pattern of misconduct involving dishonesty, criminal convictions, and a failure to be candid with judicial tribunals. Du Wors faced discipline in Washington, Delaware, and California, with the resulting sanctions ranging from a one-year actual suspension […]