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Conservator Appointed for Butler County Attorney Kathryn McGown, A/K/A Kathryn Linn-Stevenson, Deceased
Conservator Appointed for Butler County Attorney Kathryn McGown, A/K/A Kathryn Linn-Stevenson, Deceased
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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Conservator Appointed for Butler County Attorney Kathryn McGown, A/K/A Kathryn Linn-Stevenson, Deceased
Montgomery County Attorney Jonathan Charles Springer Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
Montgomery County Attorney Jonathan Charles Springer Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
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November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Montgomery County Attorney Jonathan Charles Springer Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
Fayette County Attorney Brian Joseph Salisbury Reinstated from Disbarment
Fayette County Attorney Brian Joseph Salisbury Reinstated from Disbarment
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Fayette County Attorney Brian Joseph Salisbury Reinstated from Disbarment
How can retired Pennsylvania lawyers continue to serve their communities? Explore FAQs and download an application for the Disciplinary Board's emeritus status for retired PA attorneys on our website: bit.ly/3AFnZtO #ProBono
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
How can retired Pennsylvania lawyers continue to serve their communities? Explore FAQs and download an application for the Disciplinary Board's emeritus status for retired PA attorneys on our website: bit.ly/3AFnZtO #ProBono
The Disciplinary Board has released the November 2025 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features succession planning, Attorney Registration data, and managing stress this holiday season: bit.ly/4nXy2CV #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Disciplinary Board has released the November 2025 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features succession planning, Attorney Registration data, and managing stress this holiday season: bit.ly/4nXy2CV #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
The Disciplinary Board offers access to a telephone interpreter service. To speak with an interpreter, call 1-888-804-2044 and dial access code 9433. For a Spanish language interpreter, select 1. For other languages, consult the language code table: bit.ly/3z98Ods (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Disciplinary Board offers access to a telephone interpreter service. To speak with an interpreter, call 1-888-804-2044 and dial access code 9433. For a Spanish language interpreter, select 1. For other languages, consult the language code table: bit.ly/3z98Ods (1/2)
Susquehanna County Attorney Jason Guy Beardsley Suspended on Consent
Susquehanna County Attorney Jason Guy Beardsley Suspended on Consent
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November 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Susquehanna County Attorney Jason Guy Beardsley Suspended on Consent
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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Retirement tends to be a common end-of-year event. If you are considering an end to your law practice in Pennsylvania, what should you do about your license? Read the full article here: bit.ly/3OiFx8b #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Retirement tends to be a common end-of-year event. If you are considering an end to your law practice in Pennsylvania, what should you do about your license? Read the full article here: bit.ly/3OiFx8b #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice
Philadelphia Attorney Seth Daniel Carson Disbarred
Philadelphia Attorney Seth Daniel Carson Disbarred
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November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Philadelphia Attorney Seth Daniel Carson Disbarred
Luzerne County Attorney Michael Joseph Farley Temporarily Suspended
Luzerne County Attorney Michael Joseph Farley Temporarily Suspended
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November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Luzerne County Attorney Michael Joseph Farley Temporarily Suspended
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
By Order dated October 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopted a set of amendments to the PA Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement regarding the appointment of conservators for suspended, disabled, deceased, or otherwise absent attorneys. Read the full article here: bit.ly/47VORZ5
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
By Order dated October 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopted a set of amendments to the PA Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement regarding the appointment of conservators for suspended, disabled, deceased, or otherwise absent attorneys. Read the full article here: bit.ly/47VORZ5
There are varying processes for attorneys seeking reinstatement from discipline and reinstatement from inactive status, retired status, or administrative suspension. Learn more about reinstatement procedures on our website: bit.ly/2Uv5sBb
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
There are varying processes for attorneys seeking reinstatement from discipline and reinstatement from inactive status, retired status, or administrative suspension. Learn more about reinstatement procedures on our website: bit.ly/2Uv5sBb
Attorney Mark D. Mungello Suspended on Consent
Attorney Mark D. Mungello Suspended on Consent
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November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Attorney Mark D. Mungello Suspended on Consent
Cumberland County Attorney Christopher Lee Harris Suspended on Consent
Cumberland County Attorney Christopher Lee Harris Suspended on Consent
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November 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Cumberland County Attorney Christopher Lee Harris Suspended on Consent
Chester County Attorney Yale Darran Weinstein Disbarred on Consent
Chester County Attorney Yale Darran Weinstein Disbarred on Consent
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November 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Chester County Attorney Yale Darran Weinstein Disbarred on Consent
With high expectations, emotional triggers, difficult family dynamics, and financial burden, the holiday season can beget a troubling abundance of stress. Thankfully, there are practical methods for coping with elevated stress throughout the holidays: bit.ly/3NjGi0L
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
With high expectations, emotional triggers, difficult family dynamics, and financial burden, the holiday season can beget a troubling abundance of stress. Thankfully, there are practical methods for coping with elevated stress throughout the holidays: bit.ly/3NjGi0L
We honor and salute all who have served and offer our most sincere gratitude for their sacrifices. PA attorneys interested in providing pro bono legal services to military veterans, consider volunteering with the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyers Saluting Veterans program: bit.ly/3BrkTpy (1/2)
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We honor and salute all who have served and offer our most sincere gratitude for their sacrifices. PA attorneys interested in providing pro bono legal services to military veterans, consider volunteering with the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyers Saluting Veterans program: bit.ly/3BrkTpy (1/2)
An Ohio lawyer has been suspended following "unconventional, erratic and threatening behavior." Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/3L78c1L #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice
Lawyer suspended following 'unconventional, erratic and threatening behavior'
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October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
An Ohio lawyer has been suspended following "unconventional, erratic and threatening behavior." Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/3L78c1L #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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October 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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The California Supreme Court recently rejected a proposal to erase public records of disciplinary actions against CA lawyers if they occurred more than eight years ago. Read the full @legal.reuters.com article here: bit.ly/47G9AkC #AttorneyEthics
California Supreme Court rejects plan to expunge attorney discipline records
The California Supreme Court has rejected a proposal that would have erased records of disciplinary actions against lawyers in the state from public view if they occurred more than eight years ago.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The California Supreme Court recently rejected a proposal to erase public records of disciplinary actions against CA lawyers if they occurred more than eight years ago. Read the full @legal.reuters.com article here: bit.ly/47G9AkC #AttorneyEthics
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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The Disciplinary Board's October 2025 newsletter features #ProBono Month, AI follies, and recent ethics cases: bit.ly/3KP85ry
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Disciplinary Board's October 2025 newsletter features #ProBono Month, AI follies, and recent ethics cases: bit.ly/3KP85ry
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
October 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)