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Latest Disciplinary Actions

Duncan Kenner Brent Suspension

Posted on 5/7/2024
Ordered April 26, 2024, and effective October 27, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Duncan Kenner Brent’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for three years.

Dennis Eugene Pryba II Revocation

Posted on 4/30/2024
Ordered and effective April 26, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Dennis Eugene Pryba II’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Gordon H. Shapiro Suspension

Posted on 4/29/2024
By Order entered and effective April 24, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Gordon H. Shapiro’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a period of five years. Order published.

Jason Michael Breneman Suspension

Posted on 4/18/2024
On April 9, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Jason Michael Breneman’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar. Orders published.

Melissa D. Johnson Public Reprimand

Posted on 4/11/2024
Effective April 8, 2024, the Sixth District Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand with terms to Melissa D. Johnson. Order published.

Upcoming Events

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May 01   |VSB-Sponsored Free and Low-cost CLE Webinars - ongoingVarious, VAWEB12345
May 09   |Lawyer Referral Committee MeetingVirtual, 050924LRC
May 09   |Lawyer Insurance Committee MeetingRichmond, VA051624LIC
May 10   |Health Law Section Board MeetingRichmond, VA240510HLS
May 10   |Military Law Section Board MeetingVirtual, 240510MIL
May 14   |Lawyer Population Study Committee MeetingGrundy, VA051424LPC
May 14   |Bankruptcy Law Section Board MeetingVirtual, 051424BK
May 15   |Legal Ethics Committee MeetingRichmond, VA051523LEC
May 16   |International Practice Section Board MeetingVirtual, 051624INT
May 16   |The Corporate Transparency Act Part II WebinarVirtual, 051624BU

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