Attorney Tamara Noel Thomas-Mallery Punished for Pattern of Client Neglect
The practice of law, particularly in sensitive areas like probate and trusts, demands exceptional competence and communication. Attorney Tamara Noel Thomas-Mallery, admitted to the California
Attorney Henry Paul Noto Suspended for DUI Causing Injury and Moral Turpitude
The practice of law demands personal integrity and adherence to the law, a standard tragically violated by California attorney Henry Paul Noto. Noto received a
Attorney Joseph Richard Manning Jr. Suspended for Misleading Billing Practices
In the legal world, honesty is not just an ideal; it’s a mandatory professional standard, especially when dealing with the court’s time and money. The
90-Day Suspension: Todd Michael Abbott Barred for Gross Mismanagement of Client Funds
The cornerstone of legal practice rests on an attorney’s absolute duty to safeguard client property. When that duty is breached—even through gross negligence rather than
Attorney Sean Raymond Campbell-Champion Suspended and Reinstated Amidst Fraud Claims
Recent administrative troubles and serious underlying civil claims have marked the career of Georgia attorney Sean Raymond Campbell-Champion. In a quick turn of events in
Attorney Patrick Bryant Hawley Suspended After Pleading Guilty to Sexually Exploiting a Minor
he legal careers of attorneys licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, including Patrick Bryant Hawley, ended abruptly following his federal felony conviction. Once practicing business law
The Ethical Decision: Why Judge Shakura Ingram Stepped Down from the Young Thug RICO Trial
FULTON COUNTY, GA – The highly contentious Young Thug/YSL RICO trial in Fulton County, Georgia, continues to make headlines, not just for the defendants, but
The Fall of Judge Christina Peterson: Removed From Bench for ‘Flagrant Disregard for the Law’
DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – Douglas County Probate Court Judge Christina Peterson was swiftly removed from office by the Georgia Supreme Court in June 2024, following
Georgia Chief Judge Robert Reeves Disciplined for Sexually Biased Comments and Misuse of Office
MIDDLE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GA – Chief Superior Court Judge Robert Reeves of Georgia’s Middle Judicial Circuit received significant discipline in 2024 from the Georgia Supreme
Client Neglect and Fees: Attorney Emily Roberts Yost Barred from Practice in Georgia
The failure to maintain basic professional duties—diligence, communication, and financial compliance—carries serious consequences for licensed attorneys. For Georgia attorney Emily Roberts Yost, a history of
One-Year Suspension for Attorney Nathaniel Watson Cochran After Client Abandonment
The Supreme Court of Georgia has issued a decisive ruling against attorney Nathaniel Watson Cochran, imposing a one-year suspension from the practice of law. The
Abandoning Vulnerable Clients: Attorney Deborah Lynn Haklin Disbarred Over Adoption Case Neglect
The privilege of practicing law carries a solemn duty to protect the most vulnerable clients, especially in sensitive matters like child adoption. In a stark
Disbarred and Convicted: The Utter Financial Ruin of Attorney Sanjay Patel
The legal career of Georgia attorney Sanjay Patel has ended in complete professional ruin, marked by a rare convergence of severe professional discipline and federal
Charles M. Dalziel Jr. Barred for Threatening Client and Mismanaging Funds
The duty of an attorney extends far beyond competence; it demands accountability and professional composure. The Supreme Court of Georgia delivered a stern ruling against
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