Disciplinary

Trump Ally Jeffrey Clark Violated Professional Conduct Rules, Faces Disciplinary Action for Aiding in Election Subversion

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jeffrey Clark, a former Department of Justice official and key ally of former President Donald Trump, has been found to have violated professional conduct rules by assisting in Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. A three-member ethics panel in Washington, D.C. reached this preliminary decision on Thursday, opening the door for potential disciplinary actions against Clark. The disciplinary counsel is reportedly seeking the revocation of Clark’s law license. Clark, who has been licensed to practice in D.C. since 1997, could face suspension or disbarment. The final decision on … Read more

Walla Walla Lawyer Resigns Amidst Shocking Disciplinary Investigation Unveiling Racist, Xenophobic, and Sexist Verbal Abuse

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Walla Walla, Washington – A lawyer from Washington state chose to resign instead of facing disciplinary action following allegations that he made racist, xenophobic, and sexist comments towards his clients and women within the legal field. Nicholas George, aged 71, had a longstanding career as a criminal defense attorney in Walla Walla until his recent resignation. The decision came after a thorough investigation into George’s conduct, which unveiled his use of offensive language. The disciplinary authorities discovered that he had directed derogatory remarks towards his own clients as well as women working in the legal … Read more

B.C. Lawyer Disbarred for Second Time, Facing Serious Disciplinary Actions Including Misappropriation of Trust Funds

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Richmond, British Columbia – A lawyer from British Columbia has been disbarred for the second time by the provincial law society, following a hearing panel by the society. Hong Guo, who previously faced disbarment in November 2023 due to her inability to rehabilitate her professional conduct, has now been disbarred once again. The Law Society of British Columbia issued a statement announcing Guo’s disbarment and also ordered her to pay $45,497 in costs. This decision comes after the society found Guo guilty of misappropriating and mishandling trust funds, violating trust accounting rules, and engaging in … Read more

Attorneys Facing Disciplinary Proceedings for Involvement in Frivolous Election Fraud Claims and False Representations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three lawyers who were involved in former President Donald Trump’s attempts to challenge the 2020 election results are now facing disciplinary proceedings from the D.C. Bar. Sidney Powell, Howard Kleinhendler, and George T. Conway III are accused of filing “egregiously false claims” about election fraud and violating professional ethics. Powell, who gained notoriety for her involvement in Trump’s failed legal campaign to overturn Joe Biden’s victories in swing states, dubbed her efforts the “Kraken” lawsuits. After her time with Powell, she later represented several defendants associated with the January 6th Capitol insurrection. … Read more