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Oregon attorney disbarred after allegedly failing to comply with previous discipline requirements
SAN FRANCISCO – Jacksonville, Oregon attorney Shane Andres Reed faces disbarment following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to comply with a previous discipline's requirements, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
San Francisco attorney faces suspension, probation after allegedly failing to comply with previous probation
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco attorney Timothy Elwood Gomes faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order after allegedly failing to comply with conditions in a previous probation, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
Rocklin attorney faces disbarment over alleged failure to perform with competence and other allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – Rocklin attorney Robert Christian Crane faces disbarment following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order over alleged failures to perform legal services with competence and cooperate in a disciplinary investigation, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Los Angeles attorney faces suspension and probation after allegedly submitting presigned immigration forms
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Los Angeles attorney Phyllis R. Colman faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order after allegedly submitting presigned immigration forms under penalty of perjury, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
Oak View attorney faces disbarment after admitting he could not comply with probation conditions
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Oak View attorney James Andre Boles faces disbarment following an Aug. 8 California Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to comply with conditions in two separate disciplinary probation matters, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Los Gatos attorney disbarred for failing to complete discipline program
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Los Gatos attorney Anthony Emmanuel Pagkas has been disbarred following a July 17 California Supreme Court order and his failure to complete an alternative discipline program, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Newport Beach attorney faces disbarment following conviction over unsolicited loan modification ads
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Newport Beach attorney Pamela Stacey Gerber-Gressier faces disbarment following an Aug. 1 California Supreme Court order, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Valley Village attorney disbarred following 'multiple acts of misrepresentative conduct'
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Valley Village attorney Kenneth Edward Ostrove has been disbarred following a July 17 California Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to obey a court order, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Kirk Kerkorian’s wiretapping attorney faces disbarment over 2008 conviction
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Beverly Hills attorney Terry Neal Christensen has been disbarred following an Aug. 1 California Supreme Court order over his 2008 conviction of wiretapping billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's ex-wife, Lisa Bonder, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.
Roseville attorney on probation following 2017 no contest plea to alcohol-related charges
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Roseville attorney Matthew Paul Donahue faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 1 California Supreme Court order and his 2017 no contest plea to alcohol-related charges, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
Novato attorney faces suspension, probation following commingling allegations
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Novato attorney Theodore Carl Lindquist III faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 1 California Supreme Court order, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
Ventura attorney faces suspension, probation in third discipline in 4 years
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime Ventura attorney Steven Joseph Renshaw faces suspension and probation following a Aug. 1 California Supreme Court order, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
Attorney: Recent Calif. SC stance on class actions similar to federal courts'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles-based commercial litigator says that last month's California Supreme Court ruling that helps class action lawyers get their classes certified is consistent with how federal courts handle the same issue.
San Diego attorney faces suspension, probation after maintaining only personal funds in client account
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime San Diego attorney Luke Christopher Zouvas faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order for allegedly maintaining personal funds in his client trust account (CTA), according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
2 Kansas City attorneys reinstated following 2017 probation orders over alleged commingling
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Kansas City attorneys, Jason M. Pottenger and Michael T. Yonke have successfully completed their probation following separate Aug. 15 Missouri Supreme Court orders after commingling allegations lead to their discipline about two years ago.
San Francisco attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly drawing gun, other allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco attorney Anthony James Palik faces a suspension following a July 17 California Supreme Court order over alleged failures to perform with competence, return unearned fees and other allegations, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
San Diego attorney faces suspension, probation for alleged failing to cooperate in pending state bar investigation
SAN FRANCISCO – San Diego attorney Isileli Tupou Manaia Mataele faces suspension and probation following a July 17 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to cooperate and participate in a pending investigation, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
Glendora attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly failing to correct accounting error
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Glendora attorney Suzanne Flournoy Goulding faces suspension and probation following a July 17 California Supreme Court order over alleged misappropriation and gross negligence, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
Longtime Whittier attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly failing to report sanctions
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Whittier attorney Anthony E. Contreras faces suspension and probation following a July 17 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to report sanctions, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents.
San Luis Obispo attorney disbarred after allegedly failing to comply with probation conditions
SAN FRANCISCO – San Luis Obispo attorney Stephen Christopher Ronca has been disbarred following a July 10 California Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to comply with probation conditions, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents.