New Procedures for Attorneys Acquiring Inactive or Retired Status

In an attempt to streamline the process and expedite reinstatement, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently adopted a series of changes regarding the procedure for attorneys wishing to become inactive.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopts New rules governing inactive attorneys

HARRISBURG, April 16, 2009 — The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania today adopted a series of changes regarding the fees, reinstatement and categorization of the Commonwealth’s nearly 27,000 inactive attorneys.

Disciplinary Board Proposes Changes to Conservatorship Rules;  Comments Due 10/31

The Disciplinary Board has proposed extensive changes to Rules 321 through 328 of the Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, regarding conservators for absent attorneys.

Aggressive Actions Taken To Stop Disbarred Lawyer From Continuing To Practice

(Harrisburg, Pa.)— In early August of this year, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County a civil complaint, therein asking the Honorable Pamela Pryor Dembe, President Judge of that court, to enjoin a disbarred Philadelphia attorney from continuing to practice law. The last time ODC had to take such a drastic step to prevent a disbarred attorney from practicing law was 20 years ago.

Pennsylvania Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel Named Fellow of American Bar Foundation

(Philadelphia, Pa.) - Paul J. Burgoyne, Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel, has been named a fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Disciplinary Board Of Pennsylvania Makes Address Change Process Easier For Attorneys

(Lemoyne, Pa.) - The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania announces an improvement in the way Pennsylvania attorneys submit address changes.

Annual Registration Fee for Lawyers to Increase

No new Pennsylvania decisions.

Experienced Trial and Appellate Attorney Named Vice-Chair of Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA

(Harrisburg, Pa.) -- Active trial and appellate attorney, Carl D. Buchholz, III has been named the new Vice-Chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania effective September 19, 2009. While his term as Vice-Chair is one year, he has also been reappointed for his second three-year term as a Board member.

Pittsburgh Native Named Chair Of Disciplinary Board Of The Supreme Court Of PA

(Lemoyne, Pa.)-- Allegheny County trial lawyer and Pittsburgh native, William Pietragallo, II has been named Chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania effective April 1, 2009.

Susquehanna County Attorney Named Vice Chair Of Disciplinary Board Of The Supreme Court Of PA

(Lemoyne, Pa.)-- Francis X. O’Connor, Esq., an attorney and sole practitioner from Great Bend, Pa., has been named Vice Chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania effective April 1, 2009.