Attorney: David E. Gurganus
County: Craven County
Bar membership: Since 1999
Disciplinary action: Disbarment
Background:
The Disciplinary Council of the North Carolina State bar finds that the defendant is guilty of misappropriating entrusted funds more than $4,000 and altering and forging court documents. Through this professional misconduct, the defendant engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation that reflects adversely on his fitness as a lawyer in violation of Rule 8.4(c) of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct.