The Criminalization of Revenge Porn
With the expansive nature of the Internet, states need to move quickly to combat the harming effects of revenge porn. ...[Continue Reading]
Articles by Campbell Law Observer
Police Worn Body Cameras: How the North Carolina House is attempting to address the concern of excessive force within law enforcement agencies
North Carolina currently has two bills in the House that attempt to remedy the current political turmoil between law enforcement and the community with the implementation of police worn body cameras. ...[Continue Reading]
Campbell Law School: the most underrated law school in America
Campbell Law School holds the top spot in a list of the 10 most underrated law schools in America as determined by Bloomberg Business. The rankings are derived by analyzing three measurements of success, including student employment outcomes, median scores on the Law School Admission Test, and the ...[Continue Reading]
10.30.2014 Suspension [Wayne County]
Beginning in January 2012, Jerry Braswell represented Patricia Cobb regarding a divorce. During his representation, Braswell failed to verify Cobb’s date of separation, did not maintain an employee with notary capabilities, and to properly verify the complaint which resulted in a dismissal by ...[Continue Reading]
10.17.2014 Disbarment [Mecklenburg County]
Sybil Barrett represented clients on real estate closings, and during that representation, Barrett failed to pay property taxes with the closing fund in violation of Rule 1.15-2(m) and Rule 1.3. Additionally, Barrett misappropriated funds held in trust by using it for personal use, or for use ...[Continue Reading]
03.24.2014 Reinstatement Denied [Wake County]
On April 11, 2005, Douglas T. Simons was disbarred by the North Carolina State Bar after his admission of misappropriating more than $300,000 in client funds over a period of three years. Simons took the responsibility for the misconduct of his employees that occurred during his deployments to ...[Continue Reading]
04.02.2014 Censure [Guilford County]
Robert L. Scott was employed by The O’Brien Law Firm from June 2006 through August 2010. Throughout this time period, Scott handled over 200 real estate closings a month in North Carolina, but did not have signature authority for the firm’s trust accounts held for closing funds, did not ...[Continue Reading]
08.15.2014 Suspension [Mecklenburg County]
Conan L. Schwilm was suspended for two years by the North Carolina State Bar on August 15, 2015. Schwilm has sexual relations with a client while still representing her in violation of Rule 1.19(a), remained involved in her legal matters as a violation of Rule 1.7(a)(2), failed to withdraw from ...[Continue Reading]
05.23.2014 Reprimand [Mecklenburg County]
On April 24, 2014, the Grievance Committee of the State Bar met to consider a grievance filed against Claire J. Samuels. While handling a domestic case against a client’s husband, Samuels emailed the judge and her clerk arguing the merits of that case. This was a violation of Rule 3.5(a)(3) ...[Continue Reading]
06.11.2014 Censure [Rowan County]
Tiffany Russell was found to be unprofessional in open court, and failed to comply with North Carolina Rules of Practice for Superior and District Court Rule 12. In chambers on June 6, 2014, following her unprofessionalism in open court, Russell was fined $100.00. Russell continued to be ...[Continue Reading]
02.09.2015 Reprimand [Bertie County]
In January 2015, the Grievance Committee reprimanded Maynard Harrel for not providing the client’s file to his new attorney when requested for at least two months. The lack of promptness of turning over the client file demonstrate a lack of diligence in violation of the Rules of Professional ...[Continue Reading]
04.08.2015 Censure [Carteret County]
In April 2012, Cynthia Mills was censured for sending an associate who lacked the authority to deal with the substantive issues of her client’s case thus disobeying an obligation under the Rules of the Tribunal. Mills made frivolous motions, ceased working on client matters without withdrawing, ...[Continue Reading]
05.15.2015 Reinstatement Denied [Rowan County]
In May 2015, William McKeny’s petition for stay was denied. He was suspended for three years, and did not properly withdraw from his pending cases, did not provide prompt notice of location and contact information to the State Bar, deliver to all clients file materials in a prompt manner, and ...[Continue Reading]
04.17.2015 Reinstatement [Pitt County]
Ralph Bryant, Jr. was reinstated after being suspended for misappropriation and mishandling of clients’ entrusted funds. The Council found in favor of Mr. Bryant and reinstated upon the condition that he not handle clients’ entrusted funds. Trouble viewing? Click here to download the order ...[Continue Reading]
04.17.2015 Disbarment [Randolph County]
Thomas Foster was disbarred in April 2015 for misappropriating fiduciary funds and failing to pay and file federal and state income taxes. Foster is disbarred with the option to petition for reinstatement and must reimburse all misappropriated fiduciary funds in the amounts and to the recipients ...[Continue Reading]
