James K. Wisco: Attorney Suspended After Felony Theft Conviction
The case of James K. Wisco is a distressing example of a trusted public servant and attorney who succumbed to a personal vice, leading to a catastrophic betrayal of public trust. Wisco, who once served as a respected Martinsville City Councilman and Morgan County Attorney in Indiana, had his legal career terminated and his reputation […]
K.O. Johnson: Disbarment for Federal Bankruptcy Fraud
In the legal profession, trust is currency. When an attorney, particularly one whose practice involves complex financial matters like bankruptcy, chooses to violate that trust for personal gain, the consequences are swift, severe, and final. For Illinois attorney Kevin O. Johnson, commonly known as K.O. Johnson, a pattern of dishonesty involving both his clients’ debts […]
Attorney Lori Kieffer-Garrison: The Price of Repeat Ethical Failures
The practice of law requires not only competence and diligence but also an unwavering commitment to honesty with clients and the court. For Iowa and Illinois attorney Lori Jo Kieffer-Garrison, a sustained pattern of neglect and outright deception led to multiple sanctions, culminating in an indefinite suspension of her license. Kieffer-Garrison’s disciplinary history reveals a […]
Sheldon Banks Attorney Suspension and Conversion
In the world of law, the fiduciary duty, the absolute obligation to handle a client’s money and legal matter with the highest level of care and honesty, is the bedrock of the profession. When an attorney repeatedly violates this trust, the consequences are severe and often permanent. For veteran Illinois attorney Sheldon Lee Banks, a […]