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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

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November 6, 2025

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,

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November 5, 2025

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

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November 4, 2025

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.

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November 3, 2025

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

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November 2, 2025

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

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November 1, 2025

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

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October 31, 2025

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

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October 30, 2025

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

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October 29, 2025

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

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October 28, 2025

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

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October 27, 2025

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

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October 26, 2025

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

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October 25, 2025

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

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October 24, 2025

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

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October 23, 2025

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

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October 22, 2025

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

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October 21, 2025

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

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October 20, 2025

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

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October 19, 2025

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

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October 18, 2025

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

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October 17, 2025

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

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October 16, 2025

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

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October 15, 2025

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

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October 14, 2025
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