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  • New York Attorney Jianming Shen Censured Over Commingling of Funds, False Statements
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department publicly censured attorney Jianming Shen following disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Attorney Grievance Committee for the First Judicial Department. Shen faced allegations of professional misconduct stemming from his handling of client funds. The case is entitled “In the Matter of The post New York Attorney Jianming Shen Censured Over Commingling of Funds, False Statements appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Florida Attorney Les Schneiderman Disbarred for Failure to Respond to Bar Inquiries, Client Neglect
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court disbarred attorney Les Schneiderman, effective immediately. The order, case number SC2025-0658, approves an uncontested report from a referee, mandating Schneiderman to comply with Rules Regulating The Florida Bar 3-5.1(h) and 3-6.1. The court has also entered a judgment against Schneiderman for $1,641.41, to cover costs incurred The post Florida Attorney Les Schneiderman Disbarred for Failure to Respond to Bar Inquiries, Client Neglect appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Dominic Ralph Leone III Faces Disciplinary Action for Conduct Violations
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 23, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct recommended a one-year, fully stayed suspension for attorney Dominic Ralph Leone III contingent upon his compliance with the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program (OLAP). This recommendation stems from findings that Leone violated multiple rules of conduct, both judicial and professional. Leone served as a judge The post Dominic Ralph Leone III Faces Disciplinary Action for Conduct Violations appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Florida Attorney William M. Pinzler Suspended for Misappropriating Escrow Funds
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department suspended attorney William M. Pinzler from practicing law, effective immediately. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice from the court. The case is entitled “In the Matter of William M. Pinzler” with case number 2025-04992. The Attorney Grievance The post Florida Attorney William M. Pinzler Suspended for Misappropriating Escrow Funds appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Nadia Mary Metroka Disbarred by Florida Supreme Court
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 23, 2026 at 4:45 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court disbarred attorney Nadia Mary Metroka, effective thirty days from the date of the order. The ruling stems from a case, SC2024-1794, involving multiple complaints filed by The Florida Bar against Metroka, with lower tribunal numbers including 2021-50,014(17G); 2023-50,114(17G); 2023-50,466(17G); and 2024-70,352(17G). The court’s decision approves the The post Attorney Nadia Mary Metroka Disbarred by Florida Supreme Court appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Harris County Judge Natalia Cornelio’s Reprimand Over Death Row Inmate Case Under Review
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Eyewitness News reported that a special court of review in Austin is deliberating whether to uphold a public reprimand issued against Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio. The reprimand, handed down by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct last year, stems from Cornelio’s handling of a death row inmate’s case. The post Harris County Judge Natalia Cornelio’s Reprimand Over Death Row Inmate Case Under Review appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • New Software Aims to Help Supreme Court Justices Identify Conflicts
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, The Hill reported that the U.S. Supreme Court introduced a new software designed to assist justices in identifying potential conflicts of interest, marking the court’s latest response to increasing scrutiny regarding ethical matters. The newly implemented software aims to streamline the process by which justices determine whether they should recuse The post New Software Aims to Help Supreme Court Justices Identify Conflicts appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • NJ Judge Britt J. Simon Hearing Continues Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Remarks in Truancy Cases
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the New Jersey Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct announced the continuation of a formal hearing regarding Britt J. Simon, a municipal judge accused of making inappropriate comments during truancy cases in Somerset County. Simon, who served as a municipal judge for Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Somerville, and Raritan Borough, has been The post NJ Judge Britt J. Simon Hearing Continues Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Remarks in Truancy Cases appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Inmate Challenges Conviction in Ohio Supreme Court, Citing Familial Connections of Judge to Alleged Victim
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Patrick J. Shank filed a complaint in the Ohio Supreme Court, seeking a Writ of Mandamus and/or Procedendo against the Medina County Common Pleas Court and Judge James L. Kimbler. Shank, an inmate at the Belmont Correctional Institution in St. Clairsville, Ohio, alleges a conflict of interest in his criminal The post Inmate Challenges Conviction in Ohio Supreme Court, Citing Familial Connections of Judge to Alleged Victim appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Texas Judge Natalia Cornelio Fights Reprimand Over Haskell Case Handling
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 19, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Eyewitness News reported that Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio is contesting a public reprimand issued against her. The reprimand, handed down by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct in October, stems from her handling of an appeal involving Ronald Haskell, a death row inmate convicted in the 2014 The post Texas Judge Natalia Cornelio Fights Reprimand Over Haskell Case Handling appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.