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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
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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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
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
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)
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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Retirement tends to be a common end-of-year event. If you are considering an end to your law practice in Pennsylvania, what should you do about your license? Read the full article here: bit.ly/3OiFx8b #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Retirement tends to be a common end-of-year event. If you are considering an end to your law practice in Pennsylvania, what should you do about your license? Read the full article here: bit.ly/3OiFx8b #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
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
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 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
There are varying processes for attorneys seeking reinstatement from discipline and reinstatement from inactive status, retired status, or administrative suspension. Learn more about reinstatement procedures on our website: bit.ly/2Uv5sBb
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
There are varying processes for attorneys seeking reinstatement from discipline and reinstatement from inactive status, retired status, or administrative suspension. Learn more about reinstatement procedures on our website: bit.ly/2Uv5sBb
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
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 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
We honor and salute all who have served and offer our most sincere gratitude for their sacrifices. PA attorneys interested in providing pro bono legal services to military veterans, consider volunteering with the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyers Saluting Veterans program: bit.ly/3BrkTpy (1/2)
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We honor and salute all who have served and offer our most sincere gratitude for their sacrifices. PA attorneys interested in providing pro bono legal services to military veterans, consider volunteering with the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Lawyers Saluting Veterans program: bit.ly/3BrkTpy (1/2)
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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October 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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Arkady Rayz, 11 DB 2022
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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John McDanel, 53 DB 2025
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The Disciplinary Board's October 2025 newsletter features #ProBono Month, AI follies, and recent ethics cases: bit.ly/3KP85ry
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Disciplinary Board's October 2025 newsletter features #ProBono Month, AI follies, and recent ethics cases: bit.ly/3KP85ry
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
Subscribe today: bit.ly/3Rx10v8 #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
October 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Disciplinary Board has released aggregate results of demographic and succession planning data collected during the 2025-2026 Annual Attorney Registration process.
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)
Read more about aggregate demographic results: bit.ly/496Y0jV (1/2)