Attorney: Michael E. Eldredge Location: Kingsport, Tennessee Bar membership: Member since 2010 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on July 28 Background: Eldredge voluntarily surrendered his law license on July 18. There is presently an investigation regarding allegations that Eldredge misappropriated at least ...
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Read More »Attorney: Christopher Marc O’Neal Location: Wilmore, Kentucky Bar membership: Member since 2000 Disciplinary action: Disbarred on July 28 Background: O’Neal voluntarily surrendered his law license on July 14. There is presently an investigation regarding allegations that O’Neal misappropriated entrusted funds, ...
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Read More »Attorney: Craig M. Blitzer Location: Reidsville Bar membership: Member since 1995 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law, until the conclusion of all disciplinary proceedings, on August 3 Background: Blitzer, the former District Attorney for Rockingham County, pleaded guilty ...
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Read More »Attorney: Robert G. Raynor Jr. Location: New Bern Bar membership: Member since 1984 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for one year on July 18. The suspension is stayed for two years so long as Raynor complies with ...
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Read More »Attorney: Craig Owen Asbill Location: Charlotte Bar membership: Member since 2000 Disciplinary action: Suspended from the practice of law for four years on July 14. After two years, Asbill may apply for a stay of the remaining portion of his ...
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Read More »Attorney: William T. Peregoy Location: Wilmington Bar membership: Member since 1990 Disciplinary action: Reprimanded on May 10 Background: A client engaged Peregoy to negotiate the settlement of a debt. The creditor offered to settle for $11,200, but at the time ...
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Read More »Attorney: Christopher Lane Location: Clemmons Bar membership: Member since 1993 Disciplinary action: Reprimanded on May 10 Background: Lane agreed to work as the North Carolina “regional counsel” for a California law firm not licensed to practice law in North Carolina, ...
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Read More »Attorney: William Tripp McKeny Location: Charlotte Bar membership: Member since 2003 Disciplinary action: Reinstated to the practice of law and also suspended from the practice of law for two years on June 8. The newest suspension is effective immediately upon ...
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Read More »Attorney: Joseph Stanley Atwell Location: Greensboro Bar membership: Member since 1984 Disciplinary action: Censured on May 10 Background: In 2009, Atwell was appointed the executor of an estate. He did not file the final account for the estate despite numerous ...
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Read More »Attorney: James C. Hord Location: Charlotte Bar membership: Member since 1975 Disciplinary action: Reprimanded on May 10 Background: Hord represented a husband and wife who were preparing to file a bankruptcy petition. Hord advised the husband to transfer a piece ...
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