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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 1h

Berks County Attorney Roarke Thomas Aston Reinstated from Suspension on Consent

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 1h

Allegheny County Attorney Ryan D. Breen Reinstated from Suspension on Consent

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 1h

There are new vacancies on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Committees and Boards. Applications are due by Saturday, November 1, 2025. Learn more here: bit.ly/4qfsZjH #PACourts

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 4h

The Disciplinary Board has released the October 2025 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features #ProBono Month, AI follies, and recent ethics cases: bit.ly/3KP85ry

Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 1d

In 2005, the PA Supreme Court amended Rule 215 to allow for discipline by Joint Petition in Support of Discipline on Consent. Joint Petitions now form a significant portion of the disciplinary actions taken by the Board. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3u6FMZI

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 2d

Montgomery County Attorney Paul S. Peters, III Suspended on Consent

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 2d

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM: Oral Arguments
David Tevis Shulick, 117 DB 2018
Richard P. Joseph, 9 DB 2024
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PA Courts @pacourts.bsky.social · 7d

Looking for an engaging activity for your students or children? 📝Our #CourtroomtoClassroom essay contest is a great way for them to creatively explore ideas about justice – and earn a chance to be recognized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court!

Learn more here: pacourts.us/civics-ed

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 8d

Chief Justice Debra Todd has published her yearly open letter to Pennsylvania attorneys honoring the 2025 National Celebration of #ProBono and encouraging support of pro bono legal work across the Commonwealth. Read the full article here: bit.ly/48lpodu

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 9d

"Struggles and Strengths: The Human Side of The Law" (CLE 1.0 Ethics) is a FREE, virtual event to be held at 12:00pm on Friday, October 10th. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4pQZCUv #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics (2/2)

Struggles and Strengths: The Human Side of the Law

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 9d

Designed for PA attorneys, law students, judges, and anyone in the legal profession who wants to be part of a healthier, more compassionate culture, LCL will partner with Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University for a special event focused on the human side of practicing law.

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14d

There are new vacancies on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Committees and Boards. Applications are due by Friday, October 31, 2025. Learn more here: bit.ly/473FkQm #PACourts

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14d

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 #LawPractice

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14d

Allegheny County Attorney Sally A. Frick of Monroeville Transferred to Disability Inactive Status

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 14d

Attorney Jin-Ho Cynn Disbarred

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 15d

A Colorado lawyer is has been suspended after criticizing a client's mothering skills in response to negative Facebook review. Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/4gM9avU #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice

Lawyer suspended after criticizing client's mothering skills in response to negative review

A Denver lawyer who called a client “a terrible mother” in response to a negative Facebook review has been suspended from law practice for her online comments and her conduct in three other cases.

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 17d

Attorney Henry N. Portner Disbarred

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 17d

Montgomery County Attorney Joel B. Bernbaum Temporarily Suspended

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 17d

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing
Bradley Adam Winnick, 69 DB 2020
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PA Courts @pacourts.bsky.social · 21d

Looking for a fun way to engage your students or children?? Have them create a #FlatJudge and take them on adventures to learn about government and law!

Download the materials here⬇️
pacourts.us/civics-ed

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 22d

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Daryl Alan Yount, 149 DB 2023
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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 22d

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA and PA Board of Law Examiners will be hosting a live virtual event in partnership with Villanova. "Everything You Wanted to Know About Character and Fitness and the Challenges of Modern Practice" will be live on Monday, 10/20 at 10:15am.

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PA Courts @pacourts.bsky.social · 23d

Calling all PA students! 📣

The #CourtroomtoClassroom statewide contest series is now OPEN! Explore the power of the judicial branch through art, writing, video, social media, statistics, and more – and possibly get recognized by the PA Supreme Court!

Learn more ➡️ www.pacourts.us/civics-ed

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 22d

Lackawanna County Attorney Corey John Kolcharno Disbarred on Consent

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Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania @dboardpa.bsky.social · 23d

The Disciplinary Board's September 2025 newsletter features a summary of 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration, trauma in the legal profession, and a new AI policy for PA Courts: bit.ly/3InXd2S

Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing