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
Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
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
Advising Clients on Social Media Posts
The North Carolina Ethics Committee proposed an opinion suggesting that lawyers may advise their clients to remove social media posts if doing so does not constitute spoliation or is otherwise illegal.
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.
May Judges be Boy Scouts in North Carolina?
In light of the recent California Judicial Bar’s proposed amendment which may prohibit judges from being members of the Boy Scouts, will North Carolina judges also be prohibited from participating in Boy Scouts?
Is a Scout’s Honor Enough?
The California Judicial bar is proposing an amendment which would effectively prohibit Judges from being members of the Boy Scouts of America.
Florida judge disbarred after secret relationship with prosecutor
The presiding judge and lead prosecutor established a “personal and emotional relationship” during the course of a capital murder trial.
Letter from the Editor
The CLO is still making its own path as an online-only law student publication.
Avoiding a State Bar Grievance: Client Fee Disputes
Knowing and utilizing the Rules can go a long way in avoiding State Bar grievances and other costly disputes with clients.
03.21.2014 Consent Order of Suspension [Cleveland County]
On February 3, 2010, attorney Michael H. Griffin’s trust account was the subject of a random audit.
03.17.2014 Consent Order of Suspension [Bladen County]
An order was entered suspending Elaine S. Kelley from the practice of law for four years, with credit for a six month period of suspension already served as a result of a court’s suspension.