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Latest Disciplinary Actions

Jibran Muhammad Suspension

Posted on 5/25/2024
By Order entered and effective May 6, 2024, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Jibran Muhammad’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for six months for violating professional rules. Order published.

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.

Upcoming Events

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May 21   |Environmental Law Section Annual MeetingRichmond, VAEN052124
May 21   |Young Lawyers Conference Virtual Board MeetingVirtual, VAYLC052124
May 22   |Bench-Bar Relations Committee MeetingRichmond, VA051524BBRC
May 27   |Memorial Dayoffice closed, 052724HOL
May 29   |2024 VSB Annual MeetingVirginia Beach, VA053024AM
May 29   |Executive Committee MeetingVirginia Beach, VA052924EC
May 29   |Bar Council Reception & DinnerVirginia Beach, VA052924BC
May 30   |39th Annual National Regulatory ConferenceRichmond, VA053034ADM
May 30   |Bar Council MeetingVirginia Beach, VA053024BC

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