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New Jersey Attorney Robert Novy Gave Seminars on Elder Law While Stealing from Clients

Summary: A New Jersey attorney who ran a radio show on elder law is accused of stealing nearly $2 million…

February 2017 California Disbarments

Summary: California disbarred 15 attorneys in the month of February for various violations including misappropriation of funds and criminal charges.…

Clearwater Lawyer Facing Grand Theft Charge

Summary: A Clearwater law firm investigation discovered a missing $100,000 possibly taken from one of their lawyers. John Smitten has…

Attorney Disbarred over Missing Funds

Summary: A Brentwood area attorney had his license to practice law revoked after allegations were filed about missing funds. After…

Boston-Area Attorney Guilty of Tax Fraud

Summary: An attorney from the Boston area used client funds for personal use, failed to report income, and failed to…

Former Sidley Austin Executive Committee Member Accused of Misappropriation

In a complaint that recently came to light, (first reported by the Legal Profession Blog) the Illinois Attorney Registration and…

Government Lawyer Uses US Marshals as Chauffeurs to Sports Events

Joseph Band, who was a lawyer in the US Marshals Service's Office of the General Counsel, enlisted deputy marshals to ferry him…