Ethical Analysis of Zachary Zurich’s Threatened Bar Complaint Under the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct
Attorney conduct in fee disputes can reveal a great deal about a lawyer’s professionalism and ethical judgment. We will analyze a recent communication attributed to Zachary Zurich—whose websites include ZurichEsq.com and the professional listing at Neis Atyia LLP —and who has been in practice for over 20 years, with an office located at 9600 NW […]
St. Joseph Probate Judge Jason A. Cichowicz Suspended for Conflicts of Interest
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN – The Honorable Jason A. Cichowicz, Judge of the St. Joseph Probate Court, was suspended without pay for forty-five days by the Indiana Supreme Court, effective September 2023. This disciplinary action was the result of a conditional agreement reached after the Judge admitted to judicial misconduct stemming from conflicts of interest […]
Attorney Douglas F. Galanter Suspended for Misappropriation and Lying to the Bar
The privilege of practicing law depends on absolute honesty, not only toward clients but also toward the regulatory body itself. Los Angeles attorney Douglas Foster Galanter (State Bar Number 93740), admitted in 1980, faced severe disciplinary action resulting in a minimum two-year actual suspension of his law license. The severe sanction, effective October 3, 2025, […]
Attorney Jeffrey Jason Olin Disciplined for Misconduct and Threat of Violence Against Judicial Officer
The duty of an attorney to maintain respect due to courts and judicial officers is absolute, even amidst contentious litigation. Attorney Jeffrey Jason Olin (State Bar Number 298826) of Pixley, California, faced severe discipline—a nine-month actual suspension—for a sustained pattern of disrespectful communication and an act of moral turpitude involving a credible threat of violence. […]
Attorney David Earl Lewis, Sr. Suspended for Mismanagement of Client Funds
The cornerstone of the attorney-client relationship is trust, especially concerning money. West Covina attorney David Earl Lewis, Sr. (State Bar Number 291230), admitted in 2013, has faced significant discipline resulting in a 60-day actual suspension of his law license and a year of supervised probation. The sanction, effective October 3, 2025, was imposed by the […]
Attorney David Doyle Hammon Permanently Removed for Extensive Client Neglect
David Doyle Hammon (State Bar Number 118218) of Bishop, California, has been permanently disbarred from the practice of law, effective October 3, 2025. His removal from the State Bar roll came as a result of a default judgment, after he failed to participate in the disciplinary proceedings against him. The default action meant that the […]
Attorney Oshin Baghram Suspended for Criminal Conviction Involving Moral Turpitude
The privilege of practicing law is conditional upon maintaining honesty, integrity, and adherence to the law—standards that California attorney Oshin Baghram violated, leading to a severe one-year suspension. Baghram (State Bar Number 322019), who was admitted in 2018, received the maximum penalty short of disbarment for misconduct involving a criminal conviction. The Supreme Court of […]
Thirty Days Barred: Attorney Neil Babra Suspended for Client Neglect and Diligence Failures
The practice of law demands unwavering commitment to client matters, especially in terms of diligence and file management. Redwood City attorney Neil Babra (State Bar Number 250532), admitted in 2007, faced disciplinary action resulting in a 30-day actual suspension of his law license and a year of conditional probation. The sanction, effective October 3, 2025, […]
Indiana Supreme Court Permanently Bans Judge Dale Arnett from Judicial Service
RANDOLPH COUNTY, IN – In a highly consequential ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has ordered Randolph Superior Court Judge Dale Arnett to resign. It has permanently banned him from ever holding judicial office in the state again. The decision, handed down in November 2025, found that Judge Arnett committed judicial misconduct through a “long pattern […]
Jugjit Singh Johal Permanently Disbarred for Commingling Client Funds
The financial integrity of the attorney-client relationship hinges entirely on the proper management of the Client Trust Account (CTA). Sacramento attorney Jugjit Singh Johal violated this foundational principle so severely that the Supreme Court of California ordered his permanent disbarment, effective October 16, 2025. Johal’s disbarment (Case No. S292211) was a direct result of flagrant […]