In 2015, respondent was suspended for 15 days by the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board because of instances of failing to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing clients, failing to keep clients reasonably informed, and withdrawing from the ...

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In re Biddle (Lawyers Weekly No. 010-070-15, 11 pp.) (Per Curiam) (Kaye Hearn, J., not participating) S.C. S. Ct. Holding: Respondent violated multiple Rules of Professional Conduct by, inter alia, making misrepresentations to clients and a court, failing to diligently ...

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In re Gay (Lawyers Weekly No. 010-055-15, 5 pp.) (Per Curiam) S.C. S. Ct. Holding: Where respondent failed to diligently pursue a client’s appeal, failed to pay a mediator for his services, failed to pay withholding taxes (and pled guilty ...

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In re Broome (Lawyers Weekly No. 010-023-15, 2 pp.) (Per Curiam) S.C. S. Ct. Holding: Although respondent was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct and pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and battery, an evaluation indicated no substance abuse issues and ...

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In re Collie (Lawyers Weekly No. 010-132-14, 11 pp.) (Per Curiam) S.C. S. Ct. Holding: Given respondent’s history of meritless lawsuits and frivolous filings within those lawsuits, the court suspends her from the practice of law for two years. The ...

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Two Bluffton police officers have been suspended as authorities investigate their alleged involvement in a bar fight in Georgia.

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Attorney: Philip Earle Williams Location: Williamston Bar membership: Member since 1986 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on March 5 Background: Williams drafted a will for a client that named himself personal representative. After the client’s death, he improperly handled $300,000 in estate ...

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In re Hatley Respondent’s failure to adequately supervise his staff and his inattention to financial and tax matters led to bounced checks, sanctions, a bench warrant, and convictions for failing to pay taxes.

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In re Leevy Because of her depression and illness, respondent failed to diligently represent and/or to communicate with several clients. Although she has sought the assistance of Lawyers Helping Lawyers, she indicates that she is unable to function as a member of the legal community at this time.

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Mayfield v. Nat’l Ass’n for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. Race car driver Jeremy Mayfield, who was suspended by NASCAR after testing positive for methamphetamine, cannot overturn dismissal of his suit against NASCAR including claims for defamation and breach of contract, as he has waived his claims under agreements he signed with NASCAR; the 4th Circuit says the district court properly dismissed Mayfield’s case and did not abuse its discretion in denying defendant’s motions to reconsider and to amend.

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