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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14h
The American Bar Association, in partnership with Krill Strategies, has released the largest study yet of lawyer mental health based on a survey. The report shows escalating burnout and risky alcohol use. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4i135xY #LawyerWellBeing #MentalHealth
The text "Nationwide Study of Lawyer Well-Being Shows Escalating Burnout, Risky Alcohol Use" is featured at the top of the graphic, along with the Disciplinary Board's logo. Below is a photograph of a professionally dressed man sitting at a desk and holding his head in his head, conveying stress.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
All Disciplinary Board offices will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing Tancredi William Calabrese, 121 DB 2019 and 32 DB 2020 View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/1U4I0Fyacq4
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
There are new vacancies on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Committees and Boards. Applications are due by Saturday, October 31, 2026. Learn more here: bit.ly/3VmBG0P #PACourts
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Following accusations of making racist threats in the comment sections of YouTube videos, an Illinois lawyer has been suspended. Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/4dKiDUh #AttorneyEthics
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Illinois attorney faces discipline over racist comments online
An Illinois attorney has been disciplined for allegedly posting racist threats in the comments section of several YouTube videos. The Illinois Supreme Court a
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"What are the different types of attorney discipline?" View the full answer and other FAQs on the Disciplinary Board's website: bit.ly/3ovKIEX Para español: bit.ly/3BlWNnC
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing Donald D. Russo, 96 DB 2016 View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/2OWS_e9rEWo
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Attorney Angelo John Falciani Disbarred
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Attorney Angelo John Falciani Disbarred
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Chester County Attorney David Paul Clark Disbarred on Consent
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Chester County Attorney David Paul Clark Disbarred on Consent
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing Bruce K. Warren, Jr., 70 DB 2025 View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/yOv-z9o1xOw
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A Minnesota lawyer has been suspended and ordered to take anger management therapy after fight over an eviction case. Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/4qUuRze #AttorneyEthics
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Lawyer suspended, ordered to take anger management therapy after fight over eviction case
A Minneapolis lawyer has been suspended and ordered to take anger management therapy following a fistfight with a woman who was facing eviction from her apartme
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Disciplinary Board's September 2026 newsletter features rule amendments, client neglect, and a summary of 2026-2027 annual attorney registration: bit.ly/4xCntdl #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
On the lefthand side is the heading "September Newsletter." Below is a list of general topics covered in the Disciplinary Board's monthly newsletter, including "Recent ethics cases," "Board and Court news," "Articles of interest," and "Lawyer well-being." On the righthand side of the graphic is a male professional in an office setting. He is holding a tablet, appearing to be using the tablet to scroll.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Where can I find information about a Pennsylvania attorney?" View the full answer and access the "Look Up an Attorney" webpage on the Disciplinary Board's website: bit.ly/3oltIRJ Para español: bit.ly/3BlWNnC
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing Gabriel E. Laborde-Torres, 164 DB 2025 View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/0XKIbU7KRHA
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Disciplinary Board has released the September 2026 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features rule amendments, CLE opportunities, and a summary of 2026-2027 annual attorney registration: bit.ly/4xCntdl #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
On the lefthand side is the heading "September Newsletter." Below is a list of general topics covered in the Disciplinary Board's monthly newsletter, including "Recent ethics cases," "Board and Court news," "Articles of interest," and "Lawyer well-being." On the righthand side of the graphic is a woman professional in an office setting. She is holding a tablet, appearing to be using the tablet to scroll.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A three-member panel of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will administer public reprimands on October 8, 2026 at 11:45am. Read more here: bit.ly/4yWG1Gs
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Disciplinary Board's "Lawyer Well-Being" webpage connects Pennsylvania attorneys with pertinent resources, articles, events, and CLE opportunities to better understand and support their mental health and well-being: padisciplinaryboard.org/for-attorneys/well-being #LawyerWellBeing
On the lefthand side is the heading "Lawyer Well-Being." Below says, "Connect to available resources to better understand and support mental health and well-being as they relate to the legal profession." On the righthand side of the graphic is a male professional smiling. The Disciplinary Board logo is displayed in the bottom lefthand corner.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
On Friday, 10/9, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA and Thomas R. Kline School of Law Duquesne University will partner to host "When Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough: Perfectionism in the Legal Profession," a free, online CLE event (1.0 Ethics). Visit here to learn more and register: bit.ly/4h9Qkzq
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"What happens after I submit a complaint to Office of Disciplinary Counsel?" View the full answer and other FAQs on the Disciplinary Board's website: bit.ly/3otylsX Para español: bit.ly/3BlWNnC
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Philadelphia Attorney Paul Michael DiMaio Suspended on Consent
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Philadelphia Attorney Paul Michael DiMaio Suspended on Consent
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Looking to kick off October's #ProBono Month right? The Pennsylvania Bar Association will host a Lunch and Learn at noon on October 1st on volunteering with PA Free Legal Answers. For more information, visit: ow.ly/E33F50Z5LcQ.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM: Oral Argument before the Supreme Court Scott Eric Diamond, 114 DB 20221 View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/@pacourts7701
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The recently released results of the study show rising levels of burnout and an elevated risk of "hazardous drinking." Read the full @americanbar.org article here: bit.ly/4yAC2PG #LawyerWellBeing (2/2)
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New ABA/Krill Strategies lawyer mental health study shows escalating burnout, risky alcohol use
CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2026 — The American Bar Association, through its Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP), and Krill Strategies, a Pittsburgh-based legal advisory firm, released a new nationwide study on lawyer mental health and burnout th
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Last year, Pennsylvania was one of twenty-eight jurisdictions from around the country that participated in the nationwide lawyer #MentalHealth research project from Patrick Krill and the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs. (1/2)
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Chester County Attorney Mark David Rassman Suspended on Consent
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Chester County Attorney Mark David Rassman Suspended on Consent
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Philadelphia Attorney Marco Di Prato Suspended
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Philadelphia Attorney Marco Di Prato Suspended
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Attorney Frances Ann Hartman Suspended
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Attorney Frances Ann Hartman Suspended
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Westmoreland County Attorney Erin Alma Pohland Reinstated from Disbarment
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Westmoreland County Attorney Erin Alma Pohland Reinstated from Disbarment
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Attorney Mary Elizabeth Lenti Suspended
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Attorney Mary Elizabeth Lenti Suspended
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"What can I do if I have a complaint against an attorney?" View the full answer and access a complaint form on the Disciplinary Board's website: bit.ly/3oltIRJ Para español: bit.ly/3BlWNnC
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
How does a sense of recognition and "mattering" benefit the #MentalHealth of legal professionals? A recent article on Law.com weighs in: bit.ly/3UObCv4 #LawyerWellBeing
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Do Lawyers Matter? Applying the Framework of Mattering to Boost Lawyer Well-Being | Law.com
How the "mattering" framework—based on making people feel valued through recognition, mentorship and emotional attunement—can address persistent lawyer wellness issues.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Former clients sued a lawyer who promoted herself as the “Lawyer of Miracles” for fraud, claiming she "filed fraudulent immigration documents and used unauthorized electronic signatures, charging clients thousands of dollars." Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/4grlAuE #AttorneyEthics
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Former clients sue 'Lawyer of Miracles' for alleged fraud
An immigration lawyer who allegedly promoted herself as the
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Anxiety and stress can often become distracting and unsettling and can prompt detachment from the present moment. “Grounding techniques” aid in management of stress or anxiety by deepening one’s cognizance of surroundings: bit.ly/3iyOUEw #LawyerWellBeing #MentalHeath
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In observance of Labor Day, all Disciplinary Board offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopted new language to Comment 4 to Rule 5.5 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, clarifying the responsibilities of lawyers who practice remotely in other jurisdictions while physically located in PA: bit.ly/4q3xEFP #AttorneyEthics
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Attorney Craig R. Mitnick Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
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Attorney Craig R. Mitnick Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Such violations include speeding in a school zone and overtaking or illegally passing a school bus. PA Courts wants drivers to "slow down in school zones, stop for school buses, and stay alert to help ensure the safety of our students." Read more here: bit.ly/4i1XUhI (2/2)
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Traffic Citations in School Zones | News | News & Statistics | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
As students and teachers return to classrooms for a new school year, the Unified Judicial System recently published a new infographic bringing awareness to traffic citation in school zones. (1/2)
The image is an infographic on Pennsylvania traffic citations in schools zones. Please visit the following link for more information: https://www.pacourts.us/news-and-statistics/news/news-detail/1290/traffic-citations-in-school-zones."
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Attorney William Payne Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
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Attorney William Payne Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and despite high rates of depression throughout the legal community, too few are educated about mental health and suicide prevention. Thankfully, there are numerous resources tailored to the unique experiences of the legal profession: bit.ly/3sOVawF
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Quarterly, the Disciplinary Board publishes an up-to-date list of financial institutions approved by the Supreme Court for the maintenance of fiduciary accounts of attorneys under the terms of Pennsylvania Rule of Disciplinary Enforcement 221. Read the full list and article here: bit.ly/4gWMBGz
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Conservator Appointed for Berks County Attorney Shawn J. Lau, Deceased
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Conservator Appointed for Berks County Attorney Shawn J. Lau, Deceased
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Conservator Appointed for Cumberland County Attorney Richard P. Mislitsky
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Conservator Appointed for Cumberland County Attorney Richard P. Mislitsky
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A California Court of Appeal decision recently confirmed the "importance of the attorney's role in ensuring the accuracy of research generated by AI and not delegating the task to non-attorneys." An Orange County lawyer weighs in via Reuters Legal: bit.ly/4zDaBGh #AttorneyEthics
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Your AI research is your responsibility — California court sanctions attorney for delegating AI citation verification to paralegal
Tucker Ellis attorney Tyler Palmer discusses a California Court of Appeal decision confirming the importance of the attorney's role in ensuring the accuracy of research generated by AI and not delegat...
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Disciplinary Board's August 2026 newsletter features a rule clarification, an AI roundup, and resources for law students: bit.ly/4x3NMcV #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
On the lefthand side is the heading, "August Newsletter." Below is a list of general topics covered in the Disciplinary Board's monthly newsletter, including "Recent ethics cases," "Board and Court news," "Articles of interest," and "Lawyer well-being." On the righthand side of the graphic is a young, male professional in an office setting. He is holding a tablet, appearing to be using the tablet to scroll.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Did you know? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court provides a free digital toolkit designed for K-12 students and teachers. Users can learn about a wide range of court-related topics through videos, printable handouts, virtual tours, and more. Access the Civics Education Toolkit at pacourts.us/civics-ed.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The State Bar of California has seized the business of a pastor accused of unauthorized practice of law. The pastor is accused of presenting himself as an attorney, using his influence in the community to recruit clients. Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/4pNcOtW #AttorneyEthics
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Pastor engaged in unauthorized law practice, California state bar finds
The State Bar of California’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel has seized a business operated by a pastor who is alleged to have used his influence in the Filipino
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Disciplinary Board has released the August 2026 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features rule clarification, an AI roundup, and resources for law students: bit.ly/4x3NMcV #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
On the lefthand side is the heading, "August Newsletter." Below is a list of general topics covered in the Disciplinary Board's monthly newsletter, including "Recent ethics cases," "Board and Court news," "Articles of interest," and "Lawyer well-being." On the righthand side of the graphic is a young, woman professional in an urban setting. She is holding a tablet, appearing to be using the tablet to scroll.
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing Fred William Freitag, IV, 4 DB 2026 View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/mQvAZbh01Z8
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Attorney discipline in Pennsylvania, as in most states, has not always been administered by a statewide Disciplinary Board. Up until the 1970s, standards were arbitrary, procedures varied widely, and enforcement was often haphazard. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3wZQlTh #AttorneyEthics
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