Following a hearing on a complaint filed by the Judicial Inquiry Board, the Illinois Courts Commission removed a judge from office for (1) reversing his

When the name of a judge appears in disciplinary headlines, the public pays attention. That was exactly the case for Judge Mark J. Grisanti of

In the summer of 2022, what should have been an ordinary high school graduation party in New Hartford, New York, became the beginning of the

Trust is the bedrock of the legal profession especially when it comes to patent practice, where clients rely heavily on attorneys to guide complex legal

Attorney discipline cases often reveal the fine line between zealous advocacy and professional misconduct. In Illinois, that line was crossed when Brian Keith Sides, a

Attorney discipline cases serve as an important reminder of the legal profession’s core values: honesty, trust, and fiduciary duty. In 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court

Maintaining public trust demands that attorneys uphold both legal and ethical standards both inside and outside the courtroom. The recent case involving Taylor Wayne Casey,

The legal profession places trust and fiduciary responsibility at its core. Attorneys who manage client funds must handle them with the utmost care, as even

Attorney discipline serves as a safeguard to protect the public, maintain confidence in the legal profession, and uphold the integrity of the courts. The case

The legal profession places enormous trust in attorneys, holding them to the highest ethical standards. But what happens when an attorney, already under suspension, blurs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Managing client funds is one of the most sensitive responsibilities in legal practice. When mishandled whether through negligence or intent it can lead to serious

The legal profession demands not only competence in the courtroom but also integrity in daily life. Lawyers are expected to uphold the law both in