All posts tagged "texas commission for lawyer discipline"

Judge James Oakley is the Epitome of the Texas Judiciary

Here's what LIT wrote in 2019 when we highlighted this Texas Outlaw in a Dirty Black Robe; Roped In Twice and Escapes...

Edward Rene Still Out on Bond, Despite Facing Serious New Criminal Charges and Second Case

Former Texas Southern University Law School Asst Dean Edward Wayne Rene hit with second serious criminal charge.

Edward Rene Charged and Bonded in TSU Pay-to-Play Scandal. Austin Lane Escapes Charges – To Date.

Former Texas Southern University Law School Asst Dean Edward Wayne Rene formally charged in August 2020. There has been no movement in...

Ex-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...

Naughty in Nov. 2020: Fifteen Texas Lawyers and Judges Behavin’ Badly and the Five You’ll Never Know About. It’s a Secret.

Texas Lawyers and Judges Behavin' Badly in November 2020's Texas Bar Journal Listing.

Jumpin’ into July and It’s Sixteen Texas Lawyers Behavin’ Badly. Then there’s the Six You’ll Never Know About. It’s a Secret.

Texas Lawyers Behavin' Badly in July 2020's Texas Bar Journal Listing. From Thievin' lawyers to Proud Boys, we've got a smokin' hot...

Ex-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.

LIT Update: Texas Lawyer Oliver Jason Brown’s Criminal Trial for Domestic Abuse

A Houston-area attorney, Oliver Brown, was indicted by a grand jury after being accused of trying to strangle his girlfriend and LIT's...

Disbarred, 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...

San Antonio Lawyer Phil Ross’s Court Case(s) Went Viral Until The Virus. Now Everyone is Waiting.

San Antonio Lawyer Phil Ross, known for his combative style has been sued by the State Bar of Texas and is in...

Texas 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.

Update: 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...

April is Upon Us and It’s a Foolish Dozen of Texas Lawyers Behavin’ Badly. Then there’s the Bakers Dozen You’ll Never Know About. It’s a Secret.

Texas Lawyers Behaving Badly in Mad March 2020. An Array of In-Progress Results This Month and a Few New Additions

The State Bar of Texas' March Madness List of 15 disciplined lawyers and judges. Then there's the secret eight, a list of...

Texas Southern University Admissions Scandal is Appalling. Criminal Indictments Need to Be Issued. The Audit Report Already Proves the Corruption

Texas Southern University awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships to poorly performing students in a scheme to boost enrollment and enrich a...

A Former Felon and Lawyer Wanted His Texas Law License Reinstated. His Request Was Correctly Denied.

Eggert was licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and the Northern District of Texas in 2004. The following year, Eggert moved to...

Ex University of Texas Tennis Coach Gets 6 Months in Jail. Yet Texas Southern University’s Ex President’s “Pay to Play” Scandal Received a Golden Handshake

Corruption in Texas: When you're in charge of a Texas Law School and are Accused of a "Pay to Play" Admissions Scandal,...

Texas Southern University Won’t Press Charges Or Seek Further Disciplinary Action Against President Austin Lane. Texas Covering Up Another Criminal Scandal is Just Wrong

Texas Southern University has officially parted ways with former President Austin Lane, with regents announcing an agreement Thursday that does not accuse...