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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Jersey Attorney Censured for Public Office Misconduct
The New Jersey Supreme Court’s disciplinary action against attorney Clifford R. Lundin provides a compelling look into the serious consequences of ethical misconduct. In a
From Suspension to Disbarment, A Cautionary Tale in Legal Ethics
In March 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court disbarred attorney Alex R. Hess for repeated neglect of client matters, misrepresentation, and practicing law while suspended.
Lessons in Legal Ethics from a Landmark Immigration Misconduct Case
A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision has underscored the legal profession’s zero-tolerance stance on exploiting vulnerable clients. Following a pattern of deceptive immigration practices
Disbarred for Deceit: The Hayes Case and the Limits of Legal Strategy
When the legal system is manipulated from within, the consequences are severe. Such was the case with Massachusetts attorney James Hayes, who was disbarred after
Not Above the Law: When Attorneys Face Discipline
In the legal profession, ethical rules aren’t just guidelines; they’re the foundation of public trust and professional integrity. When attorneys neglect their duties, mismanage client