Evil Esquire Bar Association

Earl David, Esquire | Extradited From Canada

Evil Admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:25:50 +0000

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Southern District of New York U.S. ATTORNEY PREET BHARARA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ellen Davis, Jerika Richardson, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Carly Sullivan http://www.justice.gov/usao/nys (212) 637-2600 ALLEGED RINGLEADER OF MASSIVE IMMIGRATION FRAUD MILL EXTRADITED FROM CANADA TO FACE CHARGES IN MANHATTAN FEDERAL COURT Defendant’s Law Firm Submitted at Least 20,000 False [...]

Innocence Project Regarding Northern California Prosecutorial Misconduct

Evil, Esq — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:33:06 +0000

CNN’s Anderson Cooper interviews Jeffrey Toobin and Barry Scheck regarding prosecutorial misconduct in Northern California. Anyone interested in obtaining the Innocence Project Report “Preventable Error: A Report on Prosecutorial Misconduct in California 1997–2009″ it is available here: [REPORT]

David Henry Southworth, Xsquire | Disbarred

Evil Admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:26:44 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Golden State , the imperious fops at the State Bar of California disbarred DAVID HENRY SOUTHWORTH [EEBA ID# 1003286], age 61, of San Francisco. Henry was ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court. Admitted to the State Bar in 1980, [...]

California Bar Complaint Against Miles Ehrlich In Re: Marcia Hatch of Gunderson Dettmer

Evil, Esq — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:08:20 +0000

On May 9, 2005, prior to his resigning from the Department of Justice, Miles Frederick Ehrlich obtained information regarding criminal activity engaged in by Marcia Hatch (a/k/a Marcia Bruggeman, Marsha Hatch and Marsha Bruggeman of Heller Ehrman-- she's currently a "partner" with Gunderson Dettmer), her husband, Seamus Hatch and Mr. Hatch’s business partner—Michael Bock (a/k/a Douglas Bock, Michael Bock and Mike Bock) of Littleton, Colorado, among others, from Jon Goodwin. According to Goodwin’s complaint the nature of the criminal activity he reported to Ehrlich included: narcotics trafficking, conspiracy to launder money, identity theft, theft of electronic information, fraud and bribery of judicial officials.

Witness Recounts Marcia Hatch’s Conspiracy to Launder Money

Evil, Esq — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 03:15:47 +0000

Efforts of Marcia Bruggeman Hatch of Gunderson Dettmer (formerly of Heller Ehrman's Venture Law Group) to launder the illicit cash of an alleged San Francisco Bay Area narcotics trafficker through merchant banking firm Barra Partners, LLC

Identity Theft by Seamus Hatch and Michael Bock

Evil, Esq — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:01:13 +0000

Letter from Glenn Watson regarding the theft and misuse of his identity by Seamus Hatch (Marcia Hatch's husband) and Michael Bock a/k/a Michael D. Bock (Littleton, Colorado) of Aran Strategic Finance, LLC.

Harold L. Andrion, Esquire | SUSPENDED

Evil, Esq — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:56:32 +0000

Matter of Andrion 2011 NY Slip Op 06076 Decided on July 28, 2011 Appellate Division, First Department Per Curiam Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. Decided on July 28, 2011 SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE [...]

Peter T. Chamberlin, Xsquire | DISBARRED

Evil Admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:18:16 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Golden State Peter T. Chamberlin, Esquire [EEBA ID# 1002320], age 70, of Napa, California was disbarred after pleading no contest to knowing possession of child pornography, a violation of Penal Code section 311.11, a felony, in Superior Court of California, County of Napa, NDA Number [...]

Lawrence R. Young, Esquire | SUSPENDED; SIX MONTHS

Evil Admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:35:02 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Golden State Lawrence R. Young, Esquire [EEBA ID# 1003274], age 72, of Downey, California was suspended for six (6) months as a consequence of his committing (5) instances of misconduct in two client matters including: misusing his client trust account, commingling personal and client funds [...]

Patrick J. Grannan, Esquire | PROBATION

Evil Admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 03:21:21 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Golden State Patrick J. Grannan, Esquire [EEBA ID# 1002532], age 53, of Irvine, California was placed on four years probation with an actual 90 day suspension as a consequence of his committing ten (10) instances of misconduct in two client matters including failing to: perform [...]

Jennifer Fay Blackburn, Esquirette | PROBATION; 30-DAY SUSPENSION

Evil Admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:37:47 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Golden State Jennifer Fay Blackburn, Esquirette [EEBA ID# 1000631], age 37, of Keaau, Hawaii was suspended for thirty-days and placed on two-years probation by the CalBARFOONS for willfully violating Business and Professions Code, section 6068(k), by failing to comply with all conditions of disciplinary probation [...]

William Sullivan, Esquire | PROBATION; 60-DAY SUSPENSION

Evil Admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:54:24 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Golden State William Bransfield Sullivan, Esquire [EEBA ID# 1001968], age 45, of Sullivan & Christiani, Esquires LLP stipulated to eight acts of misconduct regarding his failure to oversee his law firm’s client trust accounts from which his law partner, who was responsible for the firm’s [...]

Gunderson Dettmer Sued for Fraud by Heller Ehrman Liquidating Debtor

Evil, Esq — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:18:28 +0000

Redwood City, California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The EEBA has learned the liquidating debtor in possession of California’s most notorious law firm, Heller Ehrman LLP is suing the “Unsavory Characters” at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian to “avoid and recover constructive fraudulent transfers” relating to Heller “Shareholders” Marcia Hatch, Esquirette and Sharon Hendricks, [...]

Jay F. Tweedy | Suspended

Evil, Esq — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:13:55 +0000

Indiana. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Hoosier State, the Supreme Court of Indiana suspended Jay F. Tweedy, Esquire for six months “without automatic reinstatement.” The charge: Esquiring Under the Influence (“EUI”). Tweedy was arrested December 1, 2009 while appearing at the “Child Advocacy Center for a police interview of a juvenile [...]

David J. Witherspoon | Suspended

Evil Admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:30:33 +0000

New Jersey. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date, in the Garden State, the New Jersey Supreme Court suspended David J. Witherspoon, Esquire [EEBA ID #1002096] “one year effective August 24, 2010 (203 N.J. 343) for offering discounted legal services or fee reductions to three female clients and the daughter of another client in exchange [...]

Raymond Nicklaus Szu, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST

Evil, Esq — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:49:30 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Citizens of the morally and financially bankrupt State of California have recommended Raymond Nicklaus Szu , Esquire [#102103] a/k/a “Shifty Szu” of Santa Clarita, California as a nominee for induction into the Evil Esquire Bar Association. According to documents obtained by the EEBA, Mr. Szu’s legal specialty appears to be [...]

Adrian Adams, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST

Evil, Esq — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:14 +0000

Several citizens of the morally and financially bankrupt State of California have recommended Adrian Jay Adams, Esquire [#101187] of Adams Kessler, PLC, 2566 Overland Avenue, Suite 730, in Los Angeles, California as a nominee for induction into the Evil Esquire Bar Association. They've even set up a website to assist Adrian in "his" quest: AdrianAdamsSucks. Catchy title!

Karen Nagad, Esquirette | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:18:00 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Karen Nagad, Esquirette [#102113], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA. Karen’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anynomous complaintant. According to information provided to the EEBA, Nagad is a [...]

Matthew Gardner, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:46:36 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Matthew Alan Gardner, Esquire [#102102], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Matthew’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anynomous complaintant. According to information provided to the EEBA, Matt is [...]

American Bar Association Recalls 230,000 Defective Lawyers

Evil Admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:04:09 +0000

Elisa Ambrosio | Reprimanded

Evil Admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:42:11 +0000

New Jersey. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date, in the Garden State, the New Jersey Discipline Review Board reprimanded lawyer Elisa Ambrosio, Esquirette [EEBA ID #1002144] for failing to safeguard clients’ funds, committing recordkeeping violations, and making disbursements against uncollected funds. Michael J. Sweeney, Esquire appeared before the New Jersey Discipline Review Board on [...]

Mark A. Bailey | Suspended

Evil Admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:54:18 +0000

New Jersey. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date, in the Garden State, the New Jersey Discipline Review Board suspended lawyer Mark A. Bailey, Esquire [EEBA ID #1002146] for six months effective November 6, 2009 (200 N.J. 277) for committing arson by setting his motor vehicle on fire and then filing a false claim with [...]

Lisa Marie Fraas, Esquirette | PROBATION; 30 DAY SUSPENSION

Evil Admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:55:07 +0000

California. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! On this date in the Golden State Lisa Marie Fraas, Esquirette [EEBA ID# 1002483], age 47, of Tahoe Vista, California was suspended for thirty-days and placed on one year probation. According to the CalBARFOONS: Fraas stipulated to four counts of misconduct stemming from a dispute with her client over her [...]

EEBA Poll | Should Attorneys be Drug Tested?

Evil, Esq — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:44:06 +0000

EEBA Endorses Jon Hopkins, Esquire for Lake County DA

Evil, Esq — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:55:22 +0000

Today the Bored Governors of the Evil Esquire Bar Association (the “EEBA”) announced their formal endorsement of Jon E. Hopkins, Esquire (age 63) a/k/a Hoppie for Lake County California District Attorney. Our endorsement action is precipitated by several events that, subsequent to citizens’ and the media’s undermining of Hoppie’s deft application of the doctrine of [...]

Elise Mitchell, Esquirette | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:16:23 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Elise Marie Mitchell [#102116], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA. Elise’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA that “complaints have been filed against [...]

Zachary Ian Gonzalez, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:44:56 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Zachary Ian Gonzalez [#102115], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Zachary’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by the EEBA’s discovery that “complaints have been filed against him.” According to information [...]

Is the Govenator Angling to Eviscerate the State Bar of California?

Evil, Esq — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:52:29 +0000

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday announced his veto of Senate Bill 641, introduced by Senator Ellen Corbett (D) from San Leandro to authorize the State Bar of California to continue to collecting membership dues of $315 next year. [SB 641] In his veto message, Governor Schwarzenegger referenced former Governor Pete Wilson’s 1997 veto of the State Bar dues [...]

James Parsa | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:00:38 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney James Mazi Parsa [#102005], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. On September 17, 2009 James’ lawyer license was suspended by the State Bar of California, effective October 16, 2009, pending the CalBARFFOONs [...]

Janice Banducci, Esquirette | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:03:48 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the adventures of California attorney Janice Marie Banducci [#102114], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA. Janices’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA she has “engaged in suspicious practices” [...]

Craig Laverty | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:42:43 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Craig Michael Laverty [#102112], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Craig’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA he is “under investigation by authorities.” [...]

Michele McGill, Esquirette | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil, Esq — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:11:38 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Michele Lynn McGill [#102111], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA. Michele’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA that “complaints have been filed against [...]

Eric Traut, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:43:47 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Eric Vaughn Traut [#102107], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Eric’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA he is “under investigation by authorities.” [...]

Curtis Narimatsu, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:05:03 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of Hilo, Hawaii attorney Curtis Narimatsu, Esquire [#102106], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. The Hawaii Supreme Court suspended Narimatsu on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 citing the possibility he “may have violated the Hawaii Rules [...]

EEBA Rants Raves and Tips Thread

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:34:29 +0000

Have a constructive rant, rave, or tip to share with the EEBA? Leave it here (click on the post’s title to open it). Note to lawyers: If you are angry this site exists, then you should evaluate whether you are evil, unethical or both. If you somehow decide you are not evil or unethical, but [...]

Jeffrey Cancilla, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:43:48 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the adventures of California attorney Jeffrey Allen Cancilla [#102001], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Jeffrey’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by an anonymous tipster who informed the EEBA Cancilla is “under investigation by authorities.” [...]

Cameron Edwards, Xsquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:52:26 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Cameron James Edwards [#102103], formerly of Alliance Law Center in San Diego, California, prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Cameron’s addition to our watch list was precipitated by his resignation from the [...]

Thomas J. Haggerty, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:19:11 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of New Jersey attorney Thomas J. Haggerty, Esquire [#101235], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. According to New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, Thomas was admonished on July 24, 2008 for grossly neglecting a client’s [...]

Paul Gauer, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:03:29 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of New Jersey attorney Paul Gauer, Esquire [#101211], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. According to New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, Paul was admonished on December 5, 2008 “for ceasing communications with his clients [...]

Gregg Eichler, Esquire | RE: REQUEST FOR NOMINATION

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:26:01 +0000

Evil Esquire Bar Association The Johnnie Cochran Building, Room 666 666 Styx River Parkway, South Hades 666 VIA: SATANNET Herr Gregg Alastair Eichler, Esquire Fransen & Molinaro, LLP 1445 Huntington Dr., Suite 200 South Pasadena, CA 91030 In Re: Your self-nomination for induction into the EEBA. Dear Esquire Eichler: Thank you for your inquiry regarding [...]

Maria M. Dias, Esquirette | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:08:55 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of New Jersey attorney Maria M. Dias, Esquirette [#101094], prior to accepting nominations for her induction into the EEBA. According to New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, Maria was admonished on July 29, 2008 for ” for practicing law [...]

650, 649, 648,…639 Lawyer Law Firm 4 Sale

Evil Admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:23 +0000

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William P. Deni, Sr., Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:46:53 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of New Jersey attorney William P. Deni, Sr., Esquire [#101094], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. According to New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, Ronald was admonished on January 23, 2008 for “routinely commingling more [...]

Ronald Barrett, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Evil Admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:15:24 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of New Jersey attorney Ronald Barrett, Esquire [#101094], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. According to New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics, Ronald was admonished on October 7, 2008 for “for failing to communicate with [...]

Paul Abramo, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCH LIST

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:00:02 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of New Jersey attorney Paul L. Abramo, Esquire [#101094], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. According to New Jersey office of attorney ethics, Paul was admonished on October 20, 2008 for “failing to remove his [...]

Sean Rutledge, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:30:48 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Sean Alan Rutledge [#102003], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Sean’s addition to our watch list was precipitated State Bar of California press release alleging “STATE BAR TAKES ACTION TO AID HOMEOWNERS [...]

Michael Yellin, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:42 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Michael Marc Yellin [#102002], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Michael’s addition to our watch list was precipitated State Bar of California press release alleging “STATE BAR TAKES ACTION TO AID HOMEOWNERS [...]

Marc Tow, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:30:56 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Marc Raymond Tow [#102001], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Marc’s addition to our watch list was precipitated State Bar of California press release alleging “STATE BAR TAKES ACTION TO AID HOMEOWNERS [...]

Mark Shoemaker, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:30:52 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the misadventures of California attorney Mark Alan Shoemaker [#102000], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. Mark’s addition to our watch list was precipitated State Bar of California press release alleging “STATE BAR TAKES ACTION TO AID HOMEOWNERS [...]

Andrew Freeman, Esquire | ADDED TO EEBA WATCHLIST

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:39:39 +0000

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Evil Esquire Bar Association is seeking public comment regarding the adventures of Maryland, attorney Andrew D. Freeman, Esquire [#100880], prior to accepting nominations for his induction into the EEBA. On September 23, 2009, Andy signed his name as lead counsel on a lawsuit brought by the “Association of Community Organizations [...]