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 minor lapses can erode public confidence in the justice system. The recent disciplinary case of Pamela Therese Calderon, a Florida attorney admitted to practice in 1991, illustrates the devastating consequences […]
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 of Nat John Azznara, a New York attorney, is a striking example of how criminal convictions and fiduciary breaches can permanently end a legal career. Disbarred in 2010 after a […]
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 the boundaries of professional conduct? The recent suspension of Florida attorney Alexis Trischa-Day Benjamin offers an important reminder of how critical it is for lawyers to respect disciplinary orders and […]
Florida Supreme Court Permanently Disbars Miami Attorney Bruce Jacobs
The legal profession demands not only zealous advocacy but also respect for the courts and the judicial system. When attorneys cross ethical lines, disciplinary bodies step in to uphold the profession’s integrity. A recent high-profile example is Bruce Jacobs, a Miami foreclosure defense lawyer, who was permanently disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court in 2025 […]
Legal Ethics Shattered: The Andrew Babcock Disbarment
The legal profession demands more than just mastery of statutes and case law it requires an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, both inside and outside the courtroom. The case of Andrew Dag Babcock serves as a stark reminder that serious criminal conduct leaves no room for a continued career in law. What began as a […]
From Public Reprimand to Multi-Jurisdictional Suspension
The disciplinary case of Jeffrey Allen McIntyre highlights how criminal conduct and ethical lapses can ripple across multiple jurisdictions. What began as a public reprimand in Wisconsin eventually led to a lengthy suspension in Illinois and action by the U.S. Supreme Court, showing how attorney discipline often extends far beyond the state where it starts. […]
When Zealous Advocacy Crosses the Line: The Disbarment of Attorney Nickola J. Cunha
In January 2022, Connecticut attorney Nickola J. Cunha was disbarred after a judge found she made unsupported allegations of judicial bias and misrepresented facts in a heated divorce case. In 2024, Connecticut’s Appellate Court upheld the disbarment and other related orders. The case has since become a touchstone in discussions about courtroom advocacy, professional ethics, […]
Disbarred for Democracy’s Sake: The Case Against Kenneth Chesebro
Kenneth J. Chesebro, once a Harvard-trained legal mind working on high-profile political cases, is now permanently barred from practicing law in New York. His role in orchestrating the “alternate electors” scheme after the 2020 presidential election, culminating in a felony conviction for conspiracy to file false documents became a cautionary tale of how political ambition […]
Trust Betrayed: How Misusing IOLTA Funds Led to Richard W. Gannett’s Disbarment
When attorneys handle client or third-party funds, the law demands absolute honesty and care. In the case of Massachusetts lawyer Richard W. Gannett, that duty was broken when he deposited and withdrew more than $42,000 in disputed funds from his IOLTA account without authorization. The result was swift and severe disbarment, upheld at every level […]
The Perils of Dual Representation: Lessons from a Public Censure
In June 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court publicly censured attorney Gwyneth K. Murray-Nolan for engaging in a non-waivable concurrent conflict of interest during a property dispute. The case involved representing both an LLC and its individual members—whose interests were directly at odds—without proper withdrawal or client consent. The matter also included a misrepresentation to […]