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Discipline

Dec. 31, 2008

Disciplinary Actions

Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court or the Bar Court, listing attorney by name, age, city of residence and date of the court's action.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

DISBARMENTS

Kathryn R. Buffington, 56, Long Beach (Nov. 6) - Buffington was disbarred for failing to notify clients and opposing counsel of her suspension from the practice of law.

In June 2007, Buffington was suspended for one year and placed on four years of probation for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law and acts of moral turpitude, dishonesty or corruption.

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