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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Ryan A. Mergl, 66 DB 2024
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Ryan A. Mergl, 66 DB 2024
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December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Ryan A. Mergl, 66 DB 2024
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Ryan A. Mergl, 66 DB 2024
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With high expectations, emotional triggers, difficult family dynamics, and financial burden, the holiday season can beget a troubling abundance of stress. Thankfully, there are practical methods for coping with elevated stress throughout the holidays: bit.ly/3NjGi0L
December 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
With high expectations, emotional triggers, difficult family dynamics, and financial burden, the holiday season can beget a troubling abundance of stress. Thankfully, there are practical methods for coping with elevated stress throughout the holidays: bit.ly/3NjGi0L
Cumberland County Attorney Scott Michael Jocken Reinstated from Suspension on Consent
Cumberland County Attorney Scott Michael Jocken Reinstated from Suspension on Consent
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December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Cumberland County Attorney Scott Michael Jocken Reinstated from Suspension on Consent
In the @americanbar.org #LawPractice Division's recent episode of the Law Practice Podcast, a guest expert expounds managing stress as a lawyer, noting the importance of being proactive rather than reactive. Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/447Cyb2 #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics
How to Manage Stress in the Legal Profession
In this episode of the Law Practice Podcast, we explore the essential topic of managing stress as a lawyer.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In the @americanbar.org #LawPractice Division's recent episode of the Law Practice Podcast, a guest expert expounds managing stress as a lawyer, noting the importance of being proactive rather than reactive. Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/447Cyb2 #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics
Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Edward James Kaushas, 2nd, 196 DB 2018
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Edward James Kaushas, 2nd, 196 DB 2018
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December 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Edward James Kaushas, 2nd, 196 DB 2018
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Edward James Kaushas, 2nd, 196 DB 2018
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At 12:00pm on Monday, December 8th, Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association, in partnership with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, will host virtual event “Stress Management in Turbulent Times” (CLE 1.0 Ethics). Learn more and register here: bit.ly/48tK01A #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics
December 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
At 12:00pm on Monday, December 8th, Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association, in partnership with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, will host virtual event “Stress Management in Turbulent Times” (CLE 1.0 Ethics). Learn more and register here: bit.ly/48tK01A #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics
Wednessday, December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing
Mikel Peter Eggert, 14 DB 2017
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Mikel Peter Eggert, 14 DB 2017
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December 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Wednessday, December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing
Mikel Peter Eggert, 14 DB 2017
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Mikel Peter Eggert, 14 DB 2017
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Allegheny County Attorney Jennifer E. Watson Disbarred on Consent
Allegheny County Attorney Jennifer E. Watson Disbarred on Consent
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December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Allegheny County Attorney Jennifer E. Watson Disbarred on Consent
Did you know? Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania facilitates regular lawyers-only volunteer-run recovery meetings open to attorneys, judges and law students. View the meeting schedule on the Disciplinary Board's website: bit.ly/3RijzEl #LawyerWellBeing
December 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Did you know? Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania facilitates regular lawyers-only volunteer-run recovery meetings open to attorneys, judges and law students. View the meeting schedule on the Disciplinary Board's website: bit.ly/3RijzEl #LawyerWellBeing
At 12:00pm on Monday, December 8th, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association will host virtual event “Stress Management in Turbulent Times” (CLE 1.0 Ethics). Learn more and register here: bit.ly/48tK01A #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics
December 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
At 12:00pm on Monday, December 8th, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association will host virtual event “Stress Management in Turbulent Times” (CLE 1.0 Ethics). Learn more and register here: bit.ly/48tK01A #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics
By Order dated October 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopted a set of amendments to the PA Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement regarding the appointment of conservators for suspended, disabled, deceased, or otherwise absent attorneys. Read the full article here: bit.ly/47VORZ5
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
By Order dated October 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania adopted a set of amendments to the PA Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement regarding the appointment of conservators for suspended, disabled, deceased, or otherwise absent attorneys. Read the full article here: bit.ly/47VORZ5
Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Disciplinary Board offices will close today at 2:00 PM and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025 with regular business hours.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Disciplinary Board offices will close today at 2:00 PM and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025 with regular business hours.
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Disciplinary Board offices will close today at 2:00 PM and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025 with regular business hours.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Disciplinary Board offices will close today at 2:00 PM and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025 with regular business hours.
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 Pa.R.D.E. 221. New to the list is Central Penn Bank & Trust. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4rnGvSY
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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 Pa.R.D.E. 221. New to the list is Central Penn Bank & Trust. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4rnGvSY
Conservator Appointed for Mercer County Attorney Michael Thomas Muha, Deceased
Conservator Appointed for Mercer County Attorney Michael Thomas Muha, Deceased
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November 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Conservator Appointed for Mercer County Attorney Michael Thomas Muha, Deceased
Conservator Appointed for Potter County Attorney Daniel F. Glassmire, Deceased
Conservator Appointed for Potter County Attorney Daniel F. Glassmire, Deceased
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November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Conservator Appointed for Potter County Attorney Daniel F. Glassmire, Deceased
Conservator Appointed for Lackawanna County Attorney John T. O’Malley
Conservator Appointed for Lackawanna County Attorney John T. O’Malley
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November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Conservator Appointed for Lackawanna County Attorney John T. O’Malley
The Disciplinary Board's November 2025 newsletter features succession planning, Attorney Registration data, and managing stress this holiday season: bit.ly/4nXy2CV
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
November 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Disciplinary Board's November 2025 newsletter features succession planning, Attorney Registration data, and managing stress this holiday season: bit.ly/4nXy2CV
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
Conservator Appointed for Butler County Attorney Kathryn McGown, A/K/A Kathryn Linn-Stevenson, Deceased
Conservator Appointed for Butler County Attorney Kathryn McGown, A/K/A Kathryn Linn-Stevenson, Deceased
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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Conservator Appointed for Butler County Attorney Kathryn McGown, A/K/A Kathryn Linn-Stevenson, Deceased
Montgomery County Attorney Jonathan Charles Springer Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
Montgomery County Attorney Jonathan Charles Springer Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
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November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Montgomery County Attorney Jonathan Charles Springer Transferred to Disability Inactive Status
Fayette County Attorney Brian Joseph Salisbury Reinstated from Disbarment
Fayette County Attorney Brian Joseph Salisbury Reinstated from Disbarment
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Fayette County Attorney Brian Joseph Salisbury Reinstated from Disbarment
How can retired Pennsylvania lawyers continue to serve their communities? Explore FAQs and download an application for the Disciplinary Board's emeritus status for retired PA attorneys on our website: bit.ly/3AFnZtO #ProBono
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM
How can retired Pennsylvania lawyers continue to serve their communities? Explore FAQs and download an application for the Disciplinary Board's emeritus status for retired PA attorneys on our website: bit.ly/3AFnZtO #ProBono
The Disciplinary Board has released the November 2025 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features succession planning, Attorney Registration data, and managing stress this holiday season: bit.ly/4nXy2CV #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Disciplinary Board has released the November 2025 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features succession planning, Attorney Registration data, and managing stress this holiday season: bit.ly/4nXy2CV #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
The Disciplinary Board offers access to a telephone interpreter service. To speak with an interpreter, call 1-888-804-2044 and dial access code 9433. For a Spanish language interpreter, select 1. For other languages, consult the language code table: bit.ly/3z98Ods (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Disciplinary Board offers access to a telephone interpreter service. To speak with an interpreter, call 1-888-804-2044 and dial access code 9433. For a Spanish language interpreter, select 1. For other languages, consult the language code table: bit.ly/3z98Ods (1/2)
Susquehanna County Attorney Jason Guy Beardsley Suspended on Consent
Susquehanna County Attorney Jason Guy Beardsley Suspended on Consent
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November 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Susquehanna County Attorney Jason Guy Beardsley Suspended on Consent
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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John W. Pauciulo, 36 DB 2025
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