Attorney Joe Durham Jr. Suspends Law License Amid $2 Million Misappropriation Claims
The privilege of practicing law has been temporarily revoked for prominent Albany, Georgia, attorney Joseph “Joe” Durham Jr. The move came in September 2025, when
Attorney Stephen Dana Morrison, Jr. Disbarred for Stealing Client Settlement Fund
The fiduciary duty of a lawyer is absolute, extending even to the funds owed to the estates of deceased clients. In a powerful disciplinary action,
The Forgery That Ended a Career: Attorney Alan Christopher Norton Disbarred for Signing a Judge’s Name
The cornerstone of the legal profession is the duty of candor—absolute honesty toward the court. When an attorney intentionally subverts the judicial process through criminal
Final Verdict: Attorney Justin Allen Chin Disbarred for Misappropriation and Pattern of Neglect
In a decisive move to protect the public from unethical practice, the Supreme Court of Georgia ordered the permanent disbarment of attorney Justin Allen Chin.
Disbarred: Attorney Allen Charles Jones Loses Licenses Over Drug Smuggling and Contraband
In a stark reminder of the duties of legal ethics, attorney Allen Charles Jones was permanently disbarred from practicing law in both Alabama and Georgia
Disbarred and Dishonored: The Abandonment of Clients by Walter Linton Moore
In 2018, the Supreme Court of Georgia ordered the disbarment of attorney Walter Linton Moore after he willfully abandoned six different clients in domestic relations
The Threat to File a Disciplinary Complaint
An explicit threat to file a bar complaint can be an ethical minefield for a lawyer. While it might seem like a strong way to
William Keith McGowan Misappropriation IOLTA
The legal profession is built on trust. The moment an attorney receives a client’s money—whether it’s a retainer, an advance for costs, or a settlement
Disbarred in Georgia: Kathleen Strang Removed from Bar for Client Abandonment
In a serious enforcement action to uphold the integrity of the bar, the Supreme Court of Georgia has ordered the disbarment of attorney Kathleen Strang
The Fall of a Campaign Lawyer: Jenna Ellis’s Felony Plea Leads to Three-Year Law License Suspension
Conservative lawyer Jenna Ellis, a key member of Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign legal team, pleaded guilty to a felony in Georgia and subsequently agreed
Disbarred for Deceit: Andrea Jo Anne David-Vega Loses License
The Supreme Court of Georgia ordered the disbarment of attorney Andrea Jo Anne David-Vega in March 2024 after finding she abandoned a client’s personal injury
Attorney Wilson R. Smith Jailed for Multi-Million Dollar Client Fraud
The trust clients place in their attorneys is foundational to the legal profession. When an attorney betrays that trust not just through negligence, but through
Betrayal and Disbarment: The Fall of Georgia Attorney Melvin Raines II
The promise an attorney makes to their client is one of diligence, competence, and, above all, honesty. When that promise is broken, particularly through theft
Georgia Attorney Joe Durham Jr. Faces Disbarment Over $2 Million Client Fund Misappropriation and Threats
Albany, Georgia, attorney Joseph “Joe” Durham Jr. requested a temporary suspension of his law license in September 2025 amidst a devastating State Bar investigation involving
Six-Month Suspension for Christopher Ryan Breault After Threatening Conduct and Client Confidentiality Breach
The Supreme Court of Georgia has imposed a six-month suspension on attorney Christopher Ryan Breault for multiple professional misconduct violations stemming from his aggressive litigation
Attorney Dell Jackson Disbarred for Complete Client Neglect
The Supreme Court of Georgia has issued a definitive order of disbarment against attorney Dell Jackson for a severe breach of professional duty that centered
The Ultimate Breach of Trust: The Disbarment of Attorney Johnbull Nwosu
The pursuit of justice must always be conducted within the bounds of honesty. For an attorney, the duty of candor to the tribunal is one
Indiana Attorney Steven P. Taylor Publicly Reprimanded for Client Neglect
The Indiana Supreme Court has imposed a Public Reprimand on Indianapolis attorney Steven P. Taylor for violating professional conduct rules in his representation of clients
The Disciplinary History of Indiana Attorney Robert T. Miller
Indiana attorney Robert T. Miller has accumulated a disciplinary history marked by two separate instances of professional misconduct, each involving a misuse of his authority
Felony OWI and Attorney Richard M. Malad’s Resignation from the Bar
The legal profession demands moral rectitude both inside and outside the courtroom. When an attorney’s personal conduct crosses the line into criminal activity, the consequences
Indiana Attorney Andrew J. Jacobs Indefinitely Suspended
The Indiana Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended Indianapolis attorney Andrew J. Jacobs from the practice of law due to his persistent failure to cooperate with
The Case of Indiana Attorney Jacob R. Agee
The legal career of Indiana attorney Jacob R. Agee was ended by his own criminal conduct. Following his felony conviction in a fatal drunk driving
Attorney Randy Godshalk Resigns from the Bar Amidst Allegations of Witness Bribing and Perjury
In a disciplinary conclusion that underscores the absolute necessity of integrity in the legal field, Indiana attorney Randy Godshalk chose to exit the profession via
Attorney James B. Dillon Suspended for Client Neglect and Dishonesty
The foundational principles of the legal profession—competence, diligence, and honest communication—were systematically abandoned by Indiana attorney James B. Dillon. His pattern of professional misconduct, spanning