Year in Review Column,
State Bar & Bar Associations,
Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Civil Litigation
Dec. 29, 2017
In the Matter of Ethics
The State Bar Court Review Department issued a range of attorney discipline opinions this year. As usual, the most common complaint involved attorneys misappropriating client money.
Brian Slome
Partner
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Email: bslome@lbbslaw.com
Brian's practice focuses on the defense of professionals, which includes defending attorneys in legal malpractice and discipline proceedings.
2017 IN REVIEW
The State Bar Court Review Department issued a range of attorney discipline opinions this year. As usual, the most common complaint involved attorneys misappropriating client money. The court also considered cases involving misrepresentations to judicial officers. The review court had no tolerance for attorney dishonesty, whether before courts, administrative agencies, or in dealing with the Office of Chief Trial Counsel.
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