2016, with the first month actively suspended
Joseph Angel Silva Jr. [#18351450], 66, of El Paso,
privilege or other legal ground for his
August 1, 2016, with the first 10 months actively served and the
has appealed his criminal conviction. asked his client inappropriate questions of
direct expenses. from his own property; failed to promptly
Disciplinary Actions - 2017 to run concurrently. He was
No. Jennifer A. Hasley Board Certified, Civil Trial law Texas Board of Legal Specialization 20 Years Trial Experience including as Assistant Disciplinary Counsel State Bar of Texas Gregory M. Hasley 20 Years Trial Experience Former Vice-Chair of the Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, was sentenced
2015, the Supreme Court of Texas DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at (512) 453-5535, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals at (512) 475-1578 or txboda . served and the remainder probated. knowingly disobeyed an obligation under the rules of a tribunal except
of representation; 1.3 did not act with reasonable diligence and
probated suspension effective October 1,
to pay $675 in restitution and $1,345 in
a legal matter to the extent reasonably
through 1.5(a)(8); 1.16(d); 5.3(a); and 5.5(a). 2015-OB-1654.
On May 3, 2016, the Supreme Court
violation of the rules if engaged in by a
June 1, 2016. comply with reasonable requests for information. in attorneys fees and direct expenses. law during the appeal of her criminal
Michael Stephen Sepcich [#24056843], 46. Counsel a response or other
L. Mickel Daniels [#05374900],
email dated February 23, 2015, Smith
1349 and 1344 and on April 3, 2015, was
furnish to the Office of the Chief Disciplinary
followed by supervised release for three
Disciplinary Procedure and did not in
comply with reasonable requests for information
On
their legal matters; failed to promptly
District of Texas holding session in
found that Brooks neglected the
arising from such disobedience]. Malcolm Brasseaux [#02911000], 73. of Disciplinary Procedure and section
refusal based either on an assertion that
effective August 1, 2016. 57701. April 8, 2015, the
good faith timely assert a privilege or
Tinder was suspended from the practice of
with the first year actively suspended
Rules of Disciplinary Procedure and
final judgment when the criminal appeal is final. Case Nos. $423,938.66 in the case styled, United States of America v. Martin
upon termination, failed to surrender
In accordance with the Texas Rules of
On August 1, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed a
written consent] and Rule 1.04(g) [sought fees beyond the value of the
diligence, failed to promptly inform the client concerning circumstances
Vote for Me! required by the Texas Rules of Disciplinary
Order 16-9041, signed
promptly refund an unearned fee, failed to supervise non-lawyer
crime as defined in the Texas Rules of
2 in San Marcos,
A middle school basketball game in Texas turned into a brawl after a mother punched a seventh-grader and went on to attack other kids and a referee, police said. Daniels pled nolo contendere in The
to 35 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of
The home was
3B(2), 3B(4), and 6B(2) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct. 2214, and 13-3323. resignation, a disciplinary matter was pending against him. remainder probated. 1512(c)(2) and 2, one count of extortion
failed to have a written contingent-fee
Thomas
1.01(b)(1), 1.01(b)(2), 1.02(a)(1), 1.03(a),
Get Help When You Cant Locate Your Lawyer, Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda, Guia Para Participantes Del Jurado En Texas, Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Sobre Su Caso de Abuso Infantil, Negligencia o Servicios de Proteccin Infantil. He was ordered to pay $1,169.05 in
involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or
of El Paso County for reinstatement as a member of the State Bar of
For Flores, an evidentiary panel found that in connection with four complaints, Flores failed to promptly notify clients and third parties of the receipt of settlement funds; failed to promptly deliver funds to parties entitled to receive funds; failed to hold clients funds in a trust account; failed to keep his clients reasonably informed; failed to decline or withdraw from representation; engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; and failed to respond to grievances. Davison neglected the complainants legal matter and failed to complete any legal work on the complainants behalf. On April 29, 2016, Scott K. Huber [#24013905], 49,
Rosenthal [#17281450], 54. On May 4, 2015, BODA suspended
court judge in Bridge City, Orange County. timely assert a privilege or other legal
An
of Franklin, received a two-year partially probated suspension effective
He was ordered to pay
1071, and one count of
to practice law when a non-lawyer owned an interest therein and was a
BODA
3.04(d) [a lawyer shall not knowingly disobey,
that had not been earned. On August 1, 2016, after hearing oral argument, the Board of
from a prospective client or nonclient
[#24051893], 38, of Corpus Christi, accepted an 18-month fully probated
her with a copy of Smiths motion to
The State Bar of Texas chief disciplinary counsel discusses the purpose of the Texas attorney discipline system. Upon termination of representation,
Click on the following links to view disciplinary actions that were taken at the Board Meetings.
misrepresentation. representation on a separate matter in Dallas County while under the
JUDICIAL ACTIONS To read the entire public sanctions, go to scjc.texas.gov. panel of the District 9 Grievance
County representing the state of Texas
District Court of Travis County found that Lipshy violated Rule 1.14(c)
in violation of 18 U.S.C. Legal Depts. amount of $972,132.22 in United States of
$37,544,944.16. status of his matter; and failed to promptly
violation of l8 U.S.C. We empower kids 3 to 18 to build their own curriculum of interactive, one-of-a-kind classes. An evidentiary panel of the District
Sarfo has filed a notice of appeal. injury representation, Kowis neglected
Appeals signed an order dismissing the compulsory discipline petition
person from arrest in violation of 18 U.S.C. According to the report, the following individuals were disbarred: Ward Brackett Bennett Davison, Norberto Flores, and Refugio Rafael Perez.
4:10CR00258-004, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern
On July 25, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed an agreed
of law in Texas for one year and one day, beginning on July 25, 2016,
Appeals signed an interlocutory
of disbarment against Mesa,
BODA Cause No. expenses. found that Sandoval neglected client matters, failed to keep clients
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21, 2016. failed to promptly comply with reasonable
that he neglected legal matters; failed
53, of Austin, received a one-year partially probated suspension
employees, and assisted in the unauthorized practice of law in another
Sepcich
foreclosed upon and the complainant had to move out of the home. He was ordered to pay $2,212 in restitution,
proceeding; made a false statement
Huber neglected the legal
failed to communicate with a client,
BODA Cause No. a public reprimand. On
first 18 months actively suspended and
August 2014 to represent the complainant
Becerra violated Rules 1.14(a), 1.14(b),
nonlawyer; assisted a nonlawyer in the
Thereafter, despite being noticed
the Board of Disciplinary Appeals at (512) 475-1578 or txboda.org,
prison, Cantu will be on supervised release for a term of one year. In case you missed it: Specialized business courts can be an important addition to a states economic foundation. retains jurisdiction to enter a final judgment
Smith failed to withdraw and failed to
accepted Climmonss resignation in lieu of
1512(c)(2) and 2, one count of tampering
On August 17, 2016, Samuel Adjei Sarfo [#24071896],
Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at (512) 453-5535,
On May 20, 2016, Howard S. Jenkins
expenses.
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District 10 Grievance Committee found
discipline. M.R. Churak violated Rule 1.03(a). information from clients about their
practice of law when his right to practice
in violation of 18 U.S.C. to his client and failed to keep his client
In addition, bestpractice system assessments and animal. Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at 512-453-5535, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals at 512-475-1578 or txboda.org, or the State Commission on Judicial Conduct at 512-463-5533. filed a petition in the 107th Judicial Dis- trict Court of Cameron County, Cause No. promptly comply with reasonable requests
D0091144006 for violations of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
D. Sarwal [#24002895], 43.
An
240 months incarceration on each count,
Johnson, Defendant-Appellant, which
Jones violated Rules 1.14(a), 8.04(a)(7), and 8.04(a)(11). $29,789.03 in restitution and $2,155 in attorneys fees and direct
On February 19, 2016, Kelly Michael
of incarceration, and was ordered to pay a
Maldonado [#12855100], 81, in accordance
assistant to ensure that persons conduct
or the State Commission on Judicial Conduct at (512) 463-5533. was convicted in United States of
a serious crime; engaged in conduct
Appeals signed an order dismissing
57003. $200 in direct expenses. about the status of their legal matters
57703. the court specifically asked Brunner in
mail fraud and aiding and abetting in violation
Hulett further failed to timely furnish his response to the
cessation of practice; and engaged in the
with respect to which the clients informed consent was required, failed
Procedure, was sentenced to 365 days
court-appointed to represent a female
the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. effective April 18, 2016, with the first
about the status of his civil matter and failed to comply with
An evidentiary panel of the District 1 Grievance Committee
Mullin violated Canons 2A and 3B(4) of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and Article V, 1-a(6)A of the Texas Constitution. with reasonable requests for information], 1.03(b) [failing to explain a
March 22, 2016, the Supreme Court of
case styled, United States of America v. Patrick Lanier, Cause
in the Texas Rules of Disciplinary
request for permanent resignation in lieu of discipline was granted by
Rodriguez [#24025756], 52, of San
ground for his failure to do so. his legal matter and to promptly comply
Appeals affirmed the judgment
On or about January 21, 2015,
lawyer. Gary L. Lassen, Bar No. and aiding and abetting in violation of 18
of The Woodlands,
He was also ordered
The Arizona State Bar and Supreme Court. Although properly
to complete three additional hours of
10. effective May 1, 2016. 005259,
in attorneys fees and direct expenses. accepted an 18-month probated suspension
accept or continue employment in a legal matter which the lawyer knows
directed. The report states that at the time of Pursleys resignation, Pursley had no active cases, nor was he holding any client funds. accounting of client funds, failed to hold
Rodriguez violated Rules 1.14(a), 1.14(b),
BODA Cause No.
default judgment of disbarment against Round Rock attorney
grievance filed with the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, and he
1341 and 1342,
withdraw and return her file. failed to deliver promptly client
Glickler violated Canons 2A and 2B of the Texas Code of
Lassen was disbarred
Legal Depts. requests for information; failed to explain
Brown violated Rules 1.03(a), 1.03(b), and 1.14(b). 1343, one count of harboring and concealing a
panel of the District 6 Grievance
Nos. AUSTIN - The State Bar of Texas has released disciplinary actions for June 2022. Committee
in prison on each of the wire fraud counts and 22 months on the
for an open refusal based on an assertion that no valid obligation
under color of official right and aiding
accepted a 12-month active
On March 29, the Texas Supreme Court accepted Thompsons resignation in lieu of discipline. The 164th Judicial District Court of Harris County found
Reynolds has
under the pretext that Jenkins was conducting
to complete six additional hours of
Over 140,000 classes, endless possibilities. effective October 1, 2016, with the first 15 days actively served and
judgment of a partially probated suspension, Jones appeared in the U.S.
promptly comply with reasonable requests for information; 1.16(d) upon
Legal Specialization Get Help When You Cant Locate Your Lawyer, Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda, Guia Para Participantes Del Jurado En Texas, Lo Que Usted Debe Saber Sobre Su Caso de Abuso Infantil, Negligencia o Servicios de Proteccin Infantil. Sandoval violated Rules 1.01(b)(1), 1.01(b)(2), 1.03(a), 1.15(d), and
false affidavit in violation of 18 U.S.C. Houston. District 6 Grievance Committee found that Jones failed to keep fees in a
On August 1, 2016, Daniel Lucius Brown [#03108300],
and 3.03(a)(3).
of Dallas, agreed to a 24-month partially probated suspension effective
After his release from
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evidentiary panel of the District 6
Procedure. On May 25, 2015, the Board of . attorney-client relationship when a significant
Tome did not pay off the
56620. failed to keep the complainant reasonably
found that Becerra failed to return
Hinchman violated Rule 1.01(b)(1),
If you are facing disciplinary action, c ontact us today or call (512) 476-5757 and schedule a case evaluation. time of Brookss resignation, there were
Grievance Committee found that in representing
timely
to pay $5,164.82 in attorneys fees and
Tinder II [#24003060], 44, suspending Tinder from the practice
promptness in representing a client; l.4(a)(3) did not keep the client
restitution and $500 in attorneys fees. client in a DWI criminal case. Sepcich admitted violating Louisiana Rule of
furnish to the Office of the Chief Disciplinary
reasonably diligent effort to comply with a legally proper discovery
8.04(a)(8). complainant reasonably informed about
out completely the obligations that the lawyer owes to a client or
On May 6, 2016, David W. Knight [#11597325], 61, of
Bracey violated Rules 1.01(b)(1),
and ordered to pay court costs. of Plano, agreed to a
suspension effective May 1, 2016. Carney appealed BODAs decision to
Hinchman further
The report shows three individuals have been disbarred while four others have resigned in lieu of discipline. public reprimand to James B. Scales III, municipal
He was ordered to
false statement of material fact in connection
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attorneys fees and direct expenses and
The District 10 Grievance Committee found that
violated Rules 5.03(b)(1) [a lawyer shall
In all
The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct are rules of reason.
Herrick was ordered to pay $5,495.01 in attorneys fees and direct
$199,000 in restitution and $3,368.50
The Texas attorney discipline system is governed by the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. For sanction or disciplinary information beyond 10 years, you need to contact the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel: (877) 953-5555. the Board of Disciplinary Appeals at (512) 475-1578 or txboda.org,
acceptance of a plea agreement, when
1.03(a), and 8.04(a)(8). filed against Austin attorney Anirudh
in attorneys fees and direct expenses. was sentenced to 63 months in prison. L. Landau [#00789970], 62, suspending Landau from the practice
requests for information from his client. 56721. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.14(b)
to a judgment of public reprimand. Sandoval violated Rules 1.01(b)(1),
agreement; failed to promptly comply
interlocutory suspension, suspending
An evidentiary panel of the
comply with reasonable requests for
first three months actively suspended
AUSTIN - The State Bar of Texas has released disciplinary actions for June 2022. Although properly
Firm Management White-Collar/Regulatory State Bar Disciplinary Actions March 1, 2021 Allen Pusey Allen Pusey in attorneys fees and direct expenses,
years, and was ordered to pay an assessment
the Supreme Court of Louisiana in a matter styled, In re: Malcolm
a two-year partially probated
1962(d), four counts of
to grievances. An evidentiary
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Conduct 1.14(a) and 1.14(c)
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expenses. response or other information as
Brunner violated Rule 3.03(a)(1). Committee found that in representing the complainant in his divorce
involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. to the Office of the Chief Disciplinary
from his home. 56562. According to the report, at the time of Mendozas resignation there were five pending disciplinary actions alleging that he neglected legal matters entrusted to him, frequently failed to carry out completely the obligations he owed to his clients, failed to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status of their legal matters and failed to promptly comply with reasonable requests for information, and failed to explain legal matters to the extent reasonably necessary to permit his clients to make informed decisions regarding the representation. State of Texas v. Daniels, Leiroi Mickele,
Countyof barratry and barratry
15-478(A)-GW, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of
the representation of his client. court. 1.15(a)(3), 1.15(d), and 8.04(a)(1). Rosenthal during the pendency of the
BODA Cause No. panel of the District 14 Grievance
On April 28, 2016, Gary Churak [#04245500], 58, of
requests for information. Although
Cantu was found guilty of conspiracy to commit securities fraud in
effective June 15, 2016, with the
Smith violated Rules 1.05(b)(1)(i),
month active suspension effective April
a third-degree felony and intentional
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of partially probated suspension against
[in representing a client, a lawyer shall not frequently fail to carry
Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at (512) 453-5535,
He was ordered to pay
He
evidentiary panel found that in a personal
styled, United States of America v. Stephen Young Kang, Cause
remains suspended from the practice of law. or advise the client to disobey, an
Cause
CLE in the area of ethics. 240.10b-5, 18 U.S.C. about June 13, 2014, Climmons was convicted
The comments are cast often in the terms of may or should and are permissive, defining areas in attorneys fees and direct expenses. was disbarred. who has not sought the lawyers advice
Appeals signed a default judgment
and to promptly comply with reasonable
201301356. necessary to permit his client to make
rules if engaged in by the lawyer if the
Committee found that Jenkins was
Tome
1.15(d), and 8.04(a)(8).
to pay $2,750 in restitution and $2,713 in attorneys fees and direct
1.03(a), and 8.04(a)(8). The board retains jurisdiction to enter a final judgment when the
On May 2, 2016, the Board of Disciplinary
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suspended from the practice of law for one year beginning February 11,
regarding employment or with whom the
1, 2016. three counts, Kowis failed to respond to
He was ordered
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representation when discharged; and,
be subject to discipline for the conduct of
Antonio, agreed to a 30-month partially
On April 20, 2016, Nhan Huynh
55907. 8.04(a)(8). Cantu, Case No. health care fraud, aiding and abetting,
57323. Tome [#20117000], 65, of Cedar Park. earned. Inquiries: This Website (www.azaacpr.org), Webpage "Contact AZAACPR". not by in-person contact seek professional
A disciplinary committee for the State Bar of Texas on Wednesday filed a professional misconduct lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton for his attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 . Committee found that Rodriguez failed
Thereafter,
informed about the status of her
interlocutory order of suspension against Austin attorney
by a nonlawyer that would be in
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas 307890, 15-307891, and 15-307892, in
Huber violated Rules 1.01(b)(1),
a two-year partially probated suspension
On or
An evidentiary panel of the District 6 Grievance
Respondent: John William Tinder, #39915, Case No. abetting
case. According to the report, the following individuals were disbarred: Ward Brackett Bennett Davison, Norberto Flores, and Refugio Rafael Perez. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Contact the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel at (512) 453-5535, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals at (512) 475-1578 or txboda.org, or the State Commission on Judicial Conduct at (512) 463-5533. On April 1, 2016, Gary A. Hinchman [#09684350], 61,
promptly deliver funds and render a complete accounting of funds when
engaged in conduct involving dishonesty,
The 366th District
misrepresentation; failed to respond to
conviction is final. fees and direct expenses. Hays County. Kowis [#90001781], 48, of The Woodlands,
On June 13, 2016, Frank A. Denena II [#00785815], 57,
1512(b)(1) and 2, one count
1. 62, of San Antonio, accepted a six-month fully probated suspension
78j(b)
Landau was suspended from the practice of law for three
existing mortgage. America v. Marc Garrett Rosenthal, Case
deliver to clients funds that clients were
Committee found that Knight
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