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Bar Disciplinary Actions June 15, 2021

Monroe attorney suspended indefinitely

Attorney: Christi Misocky Location: Monroe Bar membership: Member since 2010 Disciplinary action: Suspended indefinitely on June 7 Background: In 2017, checks drawn on Misocky’s trust accounts were returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. The State Bar initiated an investigation, and Misocky failed to cooperate with the investigation or provide the requested documentation. In October 2017 [&he[...]

Bar Disciplinary Actions June 15, 2021

Shelby attorney disbarred

Attorney: Karen C. Wright Location: Shelby Bar membership: Member since 1990 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on June 7 Background: In 2011 and 2012, Wright embezzled at least $7,510 of funds belonging to an estate she was helping to administer. In January 2020, Wright knowingly submitted to the Cleveland County Clerk of Court a trust account ledger […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions June 8, 2021

Durham attorney suspended for three years

Attorney: James E. Rogers Location: Durham Bar membership: Member since 1987 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for three years on May 26. The suspension is stayed for three years so long as Rogers complies with certain conditions. Background: Rogers represented a client in a personal injury matter. Medicare paid medical providers for […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions June 1, 2021

Sun block: HOA could nix rooftop panel under solar access law 

  Rooftop solar panels have become an increasingly popular source of clean, low-cost energy for homes across the country, aided both by generous tax credits and by “solar access” laws that limit the ability of homeowners’ associations to block their installation in many states, including North Carolina. But in many neighborhoods HOAs continue to put […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 24, 2021

Charlotte attorney suspended for two years

Attorney: Wesley S. White Location: Charlotte Bar membership: Member since 2012 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for two years on May 11. After three months, White may apply for a stay of the remainder of the suspension. Background: White represented a client who was being sued for alienation of affection and criminal […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 24, 2021

Florida attorney suspended five years in N.C.

Attorney: Patrick Michael Megaro Location: Orlando, Florida Bar membership: Member since 2013 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for five years on April 27. After three years, Megaro may apply for a stay of the remainder of the suspension. Background: Megaro represented Henry McCollum and Leon Brown, intellectually disabled half-brothers who spent 31 […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 24, 2021

Huntersville attorney disbarred

Attorney: Martin M. Brennan Jr. Location: Huntersville Bar membership: Member since 1987 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on May 17 Background: Brennan employed an associate attorney at his law firm under an agreement that each would pay one half of the associate’s health insurance premiums, with the associate’s portion being withheld from his paycheck. Brennan failed to […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 10, 2021

Candler attorney reprimanded

Attorney: James A. Zellinger Location: Candler Bar membership: Member since 1987 Disciplinary action: Reprimanded on Feb. 15 Background: In response to a dispute involving alleged damage to Zellinger’s home, Zellinger filed a claim against two individuals that also included a claim that they owed legal fees for work Zellinger did on a will and medical […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 10, 2021

Raleigh attorney (Ahmadi) reprimanded

Attorney: David Ahmadi Location: Raleigh Bar membership: Member since 2019 Disciplinary action: Reprimanded on Feb. 15 Background: Ahmadi contacted a real estate agent to seek help in his wife’s search for a new home in anticipation of martial separation. After his wife’s mother bought the home, Ahmadi demanded a rebate of the agent’s fee even […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 10, 2021

Raleigh attorney (McDavid) reprimanded

Attorney: Andre T. McDavid Location: Raleigh Bar membership: Member since 2012 Disciplinary action: Reprimanded on Feb. 15 Background: McDavid represented a client in a domestic case involving child custody and support. McDavid contacted his client’s ex-husband and arranged a meeting at McDavid’s office. In his text messages to the ex-husband, McDavid implied that he was […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 10, 2021

High Point attorney reprimanded

Attorney: Clarence V. Mattocks Location: High Point Bar membership: Member since 1974 Disciplinary action: Reprimanded on Feb. 15 Background: Mattocks was appointed the successor guardian of an estate by an emergency order in November 2012. Mattocks sent one letter to the former guardian attempting to obtain possession of the property of the estate. Although the […]

Bar Disciplinary Actions May 10, 2021

Pfafftown atttorney disbarred

Attorney: Hayley C. Sherman Location: Pfafftown Bar membership: Member since 2015 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on April 26 Background: In October 2018, Sherman pleaded guilty in Stokes County Superior Court to felony possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver; felony sale or delivery of marijuana; felony conspiracy to sell or deliver marijuana; felony […]

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