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Antioch attorney disbarred following tax evasion charges
SAN FRANCISCO — Mary Alice Nolan, an attorney practicing in Antioch, has been disbarred from the practice of law by the State Bar Court of California.
Huntington Beach attorney disbarred for misuse of nearly $100,000 in client funds
Huntington Beach attorney Michael Vance Wright was disbarred on Jan. 6, 2017, by the State Bar Court of California. The decision to recommend the disbarment of the Orange County attorney stemmed from several counts of misconduct in one client matter in which Wright misappropriated nearly $100,000 of his client’s funds.
Los Angeles attorney disbarred for misappropriating settlement funds
Jay Alexander Ghoreichi, an attorney practicing in Los Angeles and later Washington, D.C., was disbarred from the practice of law by the State Bar Court of California. The Jan. 6 ruling is the result of a client matter in which the attorney allegedly failed to maintain his client trust account.
Oakland attorney disbarred for multiple counts of misconduct
SAN FRANCISCO — Oakland attorney Richter Wong Kong was disbarred from practicing law in California for committing misconduct by failing to preform legal duties and provide pertinent information to clients.
Attorney disbarred for possession of child pornography
LOS ANGELES — Bruce Charles Fehr, an attorney from Flinstone, Georgia, was recently disbarred from practicing law in California after he pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
Absorption Pharmaceuticals sues conglomerate for proprietary theft
LOS ANGELES — British conglomerate Reckitt Benckiser has been named in a $150 million lawsuit by California-based company Absorption Pharmaceuticals.
Laguna Nigel attorney disbarred for failing to meet license requirements
Ruth Ann Reid, an attorney in Laguna Niguel, was recently disbarred by the State Bar Court of California for falsely reporting to the state bar that she had completed the required minimum continuing legal education (MCLE) hours needed to keep her license in good standing.
International Association of Defense Counsel supports Toyota in product liability case
The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) recently filed an amicus brief in favor of Toyota against claims of product liability for the alleged failure of an optional feature in the Toyota Tundra.
Long Beach attorney on probation for co-mingling client and personal funds
LOS ANGELES — Long Beach attorney Thomas Martin has been placed on one year of probation by the State Bar Court of California. The ruling was handed down is response to the attorney’s misconduct when handling funds in his client trust account.
Fullerton attorney disbarred for tax fraud while doing accounting for car dealership
James Junkul Pak, a practicing attorney in Fullerton, was summarily disbarred by the State Bar Court of California for grand theft of an employee.
UC Santa Cruz sues Genia Technologies co-founder for alleged patent infringement
The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) recently filed a lawsuit against Genia Technologies, alleging theft and “misappropriation” of intellectual property by Roger Chen, the company's co-founder and former UCSC student.
State Bar Court of California sentences Simi Valley attorney to probation for not providing paperwork to clients
John E. Sweeney Jr., an attorney in Simi Valley, was recently sentenced to one year of probation by the State Bar Court of California after the court found him guilty of failing to promptly provide client paperwork and accounting of client funds.
State Bar Court of California suspends Chico attorney for misconduct
Lynn Hubbard III, an attorney in Chico, was recently barred from practicing law for one year by the State Bar Court of California for misconduct after he allegedly missed a court-ordered scheduling conference, forged his mother's signature on documents and fabricated evidence.
Diamond Bar attorney on probation for falsely reporting to the State Bar
LOS ANGELES — Diamond Bar attorney Jennifer Y. Sun was place on one year of probation for alleged false reporting of the completion of her Minimum Continuing Legal Education hours to the State Bar of California.
Las Vegas attorney disbarred in California after child-exploitation conviction
LOS ANGELES — Charles Max Pollock, an attorney licensed in California and practicing in Las Vegas, was disbarred from practicing law in California as a result of the attorney pleading guilty to child exploitation and “travel with intent to engage in illicit sex conduct,” according to court documents.
Folsom attorney disbarred after forgery conviction
LOS ANGELES — The State Bar Court of California recently ruled to summarily disbar Folsom attorney Delbert Joe Modlin after he was convicted for conspiracy to commit forgery.
Lakewood attorney on probation following DUI conviction
LOS ANGELES — Lakewood, California, attorney Richard Alan Dongell was placed on a two-year probation after his convictions related to an arrest for driving under the influence.
Irvine attorney disbarred after fraud conviction
LOS ANGELES — John Keith Hoover, an attorney practicing out of Irvine, was disbarred from practicing law in California in response to his conviction of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud.
Anaheim attorney disbarred for failing to communicate with clients
LOS ANGELES — Anaheim attorney Amy Lynn Spencer was disbarred from practicing law in California after she was accused of misconduct in two matters revolving around her alleged inability to effectively communicate both with clients and State Bar Court of California investigators.
Attorney disbarred for allegedly not participating in disciplinary proceedings
SAN FRANCISCO -- The State Bar Court of California ruled to disbar Los Angeles attorney Kristen Marie Shuh from the practice of law Dec. 29, 2016. The decision stems from two charges of misconduct against the attorney, 42, involving her alleged failure to communicate with a client about funds received on their behalf in a settlement.