All posts tagged "commission for lawyer discipline"
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1.1KBigLawWho is Convicted Felon and Pro Se Michael Bitgood aka Michael Easton aka Michael Joseph Bitgood Easton?
With the recent publicity surrounding the legal lawsuit involving Lewis Brisbois against Michael Bitgood aka Easton, LIT investigates.
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893Federal JudgesReal Scumbags Series: Schutza and the Avni Slum Lord Foreclosure Litigation
It's a Real Scumbag versus another Real Scumbag in this ongoing dispute between a sanctioned lawyer and slum lord, stay tuned for...
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1.7KFederal JudgesReal Scumbags Series: Who is Admonished Texas Lawyer Jerry L. Schutza?
Taking Advantage of People Who Don't Know the Laws re Excess Funds Kept in Texas Court Registry along with Other Real 'Opportunities'.
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1.6K1Appellate Judges17 Lawyers Disciplined by the Texas Bar in October 2021, Nearly Half of Those ‘Privately’
LIT Questions how Texas can claim to have access to justice and transparency when lawyers are privately sanctioned for ethics violations.
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5.0KNews“The DWI Dude” and Texas Attorney is Sentenced to 188 Months In Jail
Austin criminal defense lawyer was sentenced to federal prison today for an int'l fraud scheme involving his Colombian cocaine clients.
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1.3KLaws In TexasUnauthorized Practice of Law by Texas Lawyer Sarfo and Which Resulted in Disbarment is Affirmed on Appeal
Sarfo admitted that he practiced law during the suspension period, including during the active suspension period, and the evidence showed that Sarfo...
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4.4KAppellate JudgesEx-Lawyer Burt Burnett’s Finally in Jail for Ten Years. Justice is Served. Case Closed.
Former Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Burt Burnett violates probation and is jailed for 10 years - his original sentence which was shockingly...
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3.1KAppellate JudgesEx-Lawyer Burt Burnett Receives a Big Bonus from a Specially Appointed Judge. No Jail Time. Zero. Nada.
Former Personal Injury Lawyer Burt Burnett receives a 10 year, interest free repayment plan and no jail time. Texas justice, for lawyers.
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2.6KEditors ChoiceTexas Courts Conclude Unanimously; As a Lyin’ Texas Lawyer Mark A. Cantu is Still Disbarred
Texas supreme court remanded to the 13th COA, to consider Cantus remaining issues. Justice Gina Benavides for the Court affirmed disbarment.
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3.8KEditors ChoiceDisbarred, Jailed, Reinstated and Now Partially Probated for the Same Tricks, This Connected Con Artist Lawyer is A Prime Example of What’s Wrong with the Texas Legal Profession
Married to a judge, Bishop was a behind-the-scenes power in deciding who would get on the bench and stay there; in return...
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2.7KEditors ChoiceTexas Bankruptcy Lawyer Finches $88k in Client Funds and Is Not in Jail nor Disbarred
On July 6, 2020, Richard Otto Habermann agreed to a five-year partially probated suspension, 6 months active, remainder probated.
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3.3KEditors ChoiceLyin’ Georgia Lawyer Dipped into Government Cash and Ends Up with a 2 Year Jail Sentence
Carla B. Gaines, an attorney formerly licensed in Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing client money and lying about...
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5.7K10Editors ChoiceHouston Lawyer JL Sadick Transfers $1M out of Escrow Account is Sued. Where’s The Dosh?
Houston attorney JL Sadick hit with a federal lawsuit alleging he mishandled more than $1 million in escrow funds in a botched...
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5.9K2Federal LawUpdate: Texas Decides During Increased Inspection in 2020 to Quickly Pursue Prosecutor Rizzo in Alfred Brown Wrongful Conviction Case. It’s Not Authentic
Ex Texas prosecutor Daniel Rizzo faces a lawyer discipline lawsuit that alleged he withheld exculpatory evidence in the murder case of Alfred...
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2.7KEditors ChoiceTexas Bar and BODA Insulated ‘Absolutely’ from Litigation Sayeth Chief Justice Brian Quinn. That’s Fake News Too.
In enacting the Texas Tort Claims Act the legislature waived sovereign immunity in limited circumstances involving the use of publicly owned automobiles,...
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2.6KLaws In TexasA Pro Se Attorney Who Threatened Opposing Counsel Appeals Commission for Lawyer Discipline Sanction. It Did Not Impress a Wise Panel
During the middle of a trial, attorney Jack Yetiv threatened to file a disciplinary grievance against opposing counsel Bruce Wilkin unless Wilkin...
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2.9KLaws In TexasTexas Immigration Attorney Allowed to Resign Quietly By the Texas Supreme Court
As disciplinary issues for this Arlington based Texas Immigration attorney mounted, David Do was apparently fast to resign. Texas Supreme Court obliged.
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3.6K1Laws In TexasFifth Circuit Affirm Disbarment of Texas Lawyer Ryan Ray from Local Federal Court. The Appellate Court Had Been Duped by Ray Previously.
The court finds that Texas Lawyer Ryan E. Ray engaged in intentional conduct, involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation.
