Missteps And Misconduct: Connecticut’s Latest Ethics Cases
Trust broken, Ethics Violated. Licenses lost. These are the lawyers making headlines in Connecticut. Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Welsely S. Spears In November 2024, the Connecticut Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed a presentment, alleging that Spears sent multiple late-night text messages to his female client in a child custody case. The texts included […]
When Ethics Cross The Line: Who’s Getting Suspended/Disbarred in Connecticut?
From misusing client trust funds to breaching court orders, several Connecticut attorneys are now facing serious disciplinary consequences, including suspension and disbarment. Recent cases reveal a consistent theme: when lawyers break the rules that protect clients and the integrity of the profession, the courts don’t hesitate to act. In this week’s roundup, we highlight key […]
Disbarred and Suspended New York Lawyers Facing Public Sanctions.
New York’s Appellate Divisions continue to send a clear message: Lawyers who abuse their positions of trust, whether through financial misconduct, dishonesty, or exploitation of vulnerable clients, will face serious consequences. Below is a selection of recent disciplinary rulings where attorneys were disbarred or suspended, offering insight into the kinds of conduct that the courts […]
Recent Disciplinary Decisions in New York: Disbarments and Suspensions
Here’s a roundup of recent disciplinary cases from the New York Appellate Divisions. These involve lawyers who were either disbarred or suspended for serious ethical breaches including fraud, misuse of client funds, and misconduct involving vulnerable clients. The decisions show just how seriously the courts take violations of legal ethics and professional responsibility. Appellate Division: […]
Recent Disciplinary Actions in New York: Patterns of Misappropriation, Fraud, and Professional Misconduct
Below are summaries of recent disciplinary decisions from the New York Appellate Divisions, involving serious ethical violations resulting in disbarment. These cases underscore the courts’ position that intentional misappropriation of client funds, deceitful conduct, and disregard for the disciplinary process warrant the profession’s most severe sanction. Appellate Division, First Department – Matter of Grant, […]