07.18.2014 Order of Discipline [New Hanover County]
On June 12, 2014, a hearing panel of the Disciplinary Hearing Commission disbarred Sue Mako. The Panel found that Mako […]
Disciplinary Orders
06.23.2014 Consent Order of Discipline [Duplin County]
On June 18, 2014, a Hearing Panel of the Disciplinary Hearing Commission suspended Mary Phillips. Phillips failed to file annual
06.13.2014 Consent Order of Discipline [Guilford County]
Entered on June 12, 2014, the North Carolina State Bar suspended Roydera Hackworth for five years for the unauthorized practice
03.28.2014 Reprimand [Buncombe County]
On January 23, 2014, a Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar met and reprimanded Attorney Jennifer Moore. Jennifer
10.14.2014 Consent Order Transferring Member to Disability Inactive Status [Wake County]
On October 14, 2014, Kevin L. Byrd of Cary voluntarily consented to being transferred to disability inactive status. Byrd suffers
08.15.2014 Order of Disbarment [Hoke County]
Christopher V. Vaughan of Hoke County surrendered his law license on August 14, 2014 and was officially disbarred the next day.
08.15.2014 Censure [Buncombe County]
Russell W. Warnock of Asheville was censured by the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar on August 15,
05.22.2014 Reprimand [Cleveland County]
Karen Wright of Shelby received a reprimand from the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar on May 22,
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
05.22.2014 Reprimand [Wake County]
On May 22, 2014, the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar reprimanded Thomas D. Blue, Jr. (“Blue”), for
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
06.20.2014 Reprimand [Forsyth County]
On June 20, 2014, the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar reprimanded Kristen N. Comerford (“Comerford”). Comerford’s former
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
02.20.2014 Reprimand [Onslow County]
On February 20, 2014, the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar reprimanded Stephanie L. Villaver (“Villaver”) after determining
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
05.29.2014 Temporary Stay from 04.22.2014 Consent Order of Disbarment [Robeson County]
William Britt’s actions regarding entrusted funds violated several of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. First, entrusted funds were
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
02.24.2014 Reprimand [Forsyth County]
Antoinette L. Van-Riel violated numerous rules after being hired to represent M. K. in separation and divorce proceedings. Van-Riel violated Rule
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
04.09.2014 Consent Order of Reinstatement [Alamance County]
On December 1, 2005, Ronna Gibbs was transferred to disability inactive status. On December 5, 2013, Dr. Philip H. Lavine,
05.06.2014 Consent Order of Disbarment [Cabarrus County]
Kia Scott was disbarred on May 6, 2014 by a Hearing Panel of the Disciplinary Hearing Commission.