November 28, 2018

Kurt Joseph Pomrenke, 17763 Mahogany Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210

VSB Docket No. 18-102-111050

Effective November 27, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Kurt Joseph Pomrenke’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for nine months for violating professional rules that govern misconduct. This was an agreed disposition of charges.

View Pomrenke Order (PDF posted 11/28/18)

November 26, 2018

Kathryn Suzanne Pennington, Esq., Pennington Law PLC, One Columbus Cntr Ste 600, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

VSB Docket No. 19-021-113686

On November 26, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Kathryn Suzanne Pennington’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar.

View Pennington Order (PDF posted 11/26/18)

November 26, 2018

Joseph Willis Lee III, 4502 Autumn Lane, Roanoke, VA 24017

VSB Docket No. 16-010-105807

Effective October 25, 2018, a Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board issued a public reprimand without terms to Joseph Willis Lee III for violating professional rules that govern fairness to opposing party and counsel and the additional responsibilities of a prosecutor. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Lee Order (PDF posted 11/26/18)

November 20, 2018

Steven Frank Helm,  105 E Grace Street #1, Richmond, VA 23219

VSB Docket No 18-000-111394

On November 16, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board announced that it will recommend that the Supreme Court of Virginia approve Steven Frank Helm’s petition for reinstatement of his license to practice law.  The board’s recommendation will be filed with the Court, which will take final action on the petition.

View Helm Order

November 19, 2018

Richard O. Gates, Gates Law, 10030 Ironbridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0187

VSB Docket No. 18-000-112348

On September 28, 2018, a Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board issued a public reprimand to Richard O. Gates for violating professional rules that govern misconduct. This was an imposition of reciprocal discipline, based on disciplinary action by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia.

View Gates Order (PDF posted 11/19/18)

November 15, 2018

Robert Louis Wegman, 392 Battlefield Boulevard, South, Suite 202, Chesapeake, VA 23322

VSB Docket No. 18-010-110223

On November 13, 2018, the Virginia State Bar First District Subcommittee issued a public admonition without terms to Robert Louis Wegman for violating professional rules that govern fairness to opposing party and counsel and dealing with unrepresented persons. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Wegman Order (PDF posted 11/15/18)

November 14, 2018

Keith Hamner Waldrop, P.O. Box 268, Goochland, VA 23063-0268

VSB Docket No. 18-70-112160

On October 24, 2018, a Virginia State Bar Seventh District Subcommittee issued a public reprimand without terms to Keith Hamner Waldrop for violating professional rules that govern the unauthorized practice of law. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Waldrop Order (PDF posted 11/14/18)

November 14, 2018

Franklin Clemmer Coyner, P.O. Box 2, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477-0002

VSB Docket Nos. 17-080-107192 and 18-080-110496

Case No. CL18000413-00

Effective September 21, 2018, the Circuit Court for the City of Staunton issued a public reprimand with terms to Franklin Clemmer Coyner for violating professional rules that govern the safekeeping of property. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Coyner Order (PDF posted 11/14/18)

November 6, 2018

John James Good, Jr., Esq., John J. Good, Jr., P.C., 800 Corporate Dr., Ste. 301, Stafford, VA  22554

VSB Docket No. 19-060-113221

On November 6, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended John James Good, Jr.’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar.

View Good Order (PDF posted 11/6/18)

November 5, 2018

George Ernest Marzloff, 2102 Jefferson Davis Highway, 2nd Floor, Stafford, VA 22554

VSB Docket Nos. 18-060-109931,18-060-111021, 18-060-111186

Effective December 7, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended George Ernest Marzloff’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for three years for violating professional rules that govern diligence, communication, the safekeeping of property, and misconduct. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Marzloff Order (PDF posted 11/5/18)

October 31, 2018

Martin F. McMahon, 1150 Connecticut Ave, N.W., Ste 900, Washington, DC 20036

VSB Docket No. 17-053-108449

Effective October 26, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Martin F. McMahon’s privilege to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for 60 days for violating professional rules that govern candor toward the tribunal and misconduct. By attempting to provide legal services in Virginia and by directing his conduct toward a Virginia tribunal, McMahon subjected himself to the disciplinary authority of Virginia, and Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct apply pursuant to Rule 8.5.

View McMahon Order (PDF posted 11/19/18)

Amended Order (PDF posted 11/30/18)

October 30, 2018 *

Sean Hanover, HHC, Inc., 2751 Prosperity Ave., Suite 150, Fairfax, VA 22031

VSB Docket No. 19-000-113945

Effective October 26, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board summarily suspended Sean Hanover’s license to practice law in Virginia. The suspension was based on his October 3, 2018, conviction of a crime in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in the State of Maryland. The board ordered Hanover to appear before the board on November 16, 2018, to show cause why his license to practice law within the Commonwealth of Virginia should not be further suspended or revoked.

View Hanover Order (PDF posted 10/30/18)

*Continued to June 20, 2019

 October 30, 2018

Eva Lavonne Stephenson Plum, 3835 Little Calf Pasture Highway, Craigsville, VA 24430

VSB Docket No. 19-000-113473

Effective October 26, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Eva Lavonne Stephenson Plum’s license to practice law in Virginia based on her August 7, 2018, Alford plea to a crime in the Circuit Court for the County of Augusta.

View Plum Order (PDF posted 12/18/18)

October 30, 2018

Jason Allen Spitler, 170 South Court Street, P.O. Box 706, Luray, VA 22835

VSB Docket No. 18-070-112538

On October 30, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Jason Allen Spitler’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the bar.

View Spitler Order (PDF posted 10/30/18)

October 30, 2018

Travis Joseph Tisinger

VSB Docket No. 18-070-109616

On October 30, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Travis Joseph Tisinger’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the bar.

View Tisinger Order (PDF posted 10/30/18)

October 24, 2018 *

Robert Edward Howard, Esq., 2207 Fort Ward Place, Alexandria, VA  22304

VSB Docket No. 18-042-108189

On October 24, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Robert Edward Howard’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar.

View Howard Order (PDF posted 10/24/18)

* On October 30, 2018, Mr. Howard complied with the subpoena duces tecum and the suspension was lifted.

October 18, 2018 *

Jason Michael Breneman, COTULaw, PO Box 405, Ashland, Virginia 23005

VSB Docket No. 18-032-111093

On October 18, 2018, 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.

View Breneman Order (PDF posted 10/18/18)

* On November 13, 2018, Mr. Breneman complied with the subpoena duces tecum and the suspension was lifted.

October 15, 2018 *   **

William Bryant Claiborne, P.O. Box 219, Halifax, VA 24558-0219

VSB Docket No. 17-090-109503, Case No. CL 18000657-00

Effective October 11, 2018, the Circuit Court for the County of Halifax suspended William Bryant Claiborne’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for two years for violating professional rules that govern competence, diligence, meritorious claims and contentions, fairness to opposing party and counsel, impartiality and decorum of the tribunal, judicial officials, and misconduct.

View Claiborne Order (PDF posted 12/18/18)

*On October 17, 2018 Mr. Claiborne filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Virginia.

** On May 10, 2019 the Virginia Supreme Court denied Mr. Clairborne's appeal.

October 4, 2018 

Thomas Hunt Roberts, Thomas H. Roberts & Associates, P.C., 105 South First Street, Richmond, VA 23219

VSB Docket No. 16-031-106233

On September 26, 2018, the Supreme Court of Virginia affirmed the decision of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board and the Third District Committee, Section I, to issue a public reprimand to Thomas Hunt Roberts for violating professional rules that govern the safekeeping of property.

View Roberts Order (PDF posted 10/4/18)

View Roberts SCV Mandate and Opinion (PDF posted 10/4/18)

October 4, 2018 

Timothy George Hayes, 247 Hayes Hill, Tazewell, VA 24651

VSB Docket No. 18-000-107910

Effective October 4, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board summarily suspended Timothy George Hayes’ license to practice law in Virginia. The suspension was based on his January 9, 2018, no contest plea to a crime in the Circuit Court for the County of Tazewell. The board ordered Hayes to appear before the board on October 26, 2018, to show cause why his license to practice law within the Commonwealth of Virginia should not be further suspended or revoked.

View Hayes Order (PDF posted 10/4/18)

October 4, 2018

Eva Lavonne Stephenson Plum, 3835 Little Calf Pasture Highway, Craigsville, VA 24430

VSB Docket No. 19-000-113473

Effective October 4, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board summarily suspended Eva Lavonne Stephenson Plum’s license to practice law in Virginia. The suspension was based on her August 7, 2018, Alford plea to a crime in the Circuit Court for the County of Augusta. The board ordered Plum to appear before the board on October 26, 2018, to show cause why her license to practice law within the Commonwealth of Virginia should not be further suspended or revoked.

View Plum Order (PDF posted 10/4/18)

October 1, 2018

Bryan James Waldron, 11312 Lapham Dr., Oakton, VA 22124

VSB Docket No. 17-051-106968, 18-051-109817, 18-051-111305,18-051-111321

Effective September 28, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Bryan James Waldron’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia based on violations of the rules of professional conduct governing competence, diligence, communication, safekeeping of property, truthfulness in statements to others, the unauthorized practice of law – multijurisdictional practice of law, bar admission and disciplinary matters, and misconduct.

View Waldron Order (PDF posted 10/15/18)

October 1, 2018

Brian Kraig Telfair, 3007 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227

VSB Docket No. 17-032-108498

Effective September 28, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Brian Kraig Telfair’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia for 90 days for violating professional rules that govern misconduct.

View Telfair Order (PDF posted 10/25/18)

October 1, 2018 

Sonya Borgaonkar Costanzo, P.O. Box 485, Fredericksburg, VA 22404

 VSB Docket Nos. 17-060-109265, 18-060-109936

On September 27, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Sonya Borgaonkar Costanzo’s license to practice law based on her affidavit consenting to the revocation. By tendering her consent to revocation at a time when allegations of misconduct are pending, Costanzo acknowledges that the material facts upon which the allegations of misconduct pending are true.

View Costanzo Order (PDF posted 10/2/18)

September 28, 2018

Patrick Richard Blasz, Law Offices of Patrick R. Blasz, 10224 Tamarack Drive, Vienna, VA 22182

VSB Docket No. 17-052-107961

On September 27, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Patrick Richard Blasz’s license to practice law based on his affidavit consenting to the revocation. By tendering his consent to revocation at a time when allegations of misconduct are pending, Blasz acknowledges that the material facts upon which the allegations of misconduct pending are true.

View Blasz Order (PDF posted 9/28/18)

September 24, 2018

Peter M. Baskin, 10387 Main Street, Suite 204, Fairfax, VA 22030

VSB Docket No. 17-052-109440 Circuit Court Case No. CL2018-06138

By order entered August 24, 2018, the Circuit Court for the County of Fairfax approved an agreed disposition suspending, with terms, Peter M. Baskin’s license to practice law in Virginia for a period of sixty days. The suspension is effective September 1, 2018. The three-judge panel found that Baskin violated professional rules governing diligence and the safekeeping of property.

View Baskin Order (PDF posted 9/24/18)

September 19, 2018

Travis Joseph Tisinger, P.O. Box 307, Berryville, VA 22611

VSB Docket No.18-070-112910

On September19, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Travis Joseph Tisinger’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar.

View Tisinger Order (PDF posted 9/19/18)

September 14, 2018

Dana Lauren Tapper, 301 N. Riverwalk Drive, #215, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

VSB Docket No. 18-032-112017

On September 13, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Dana Lauren Tapper’s license to practice law based on her affidavit consenting to the revocation. By tendering her consent to revocation at a time when allegations of misconduct are pending, Tapper acknowledges that the material facts upon which the allegations of misconduct pending are true.

View Tapper Order (PDF posted 9/14/18)

September 11, 2018  *

Patrick Richard Blasz, Law Offices of Patrick R. Blasz, 10224 Tamarack Drive, Vienna, VA 22182

VSB Docket No. 18-052-108877

On September 11, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board administratively suspended Patrick Richard Blasz’s license to practice law for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued by the Bar.

View Blasz Order (PDF posted 9/12/18)

View Blasz Order (PDF posted 9/25/18)

* On September 25, 2018, Mr. Blasz complied with the subpoena duces tecum and the suspension was lifted.

September 11, 2018

John William Tripp, 468 Investors Place, Suite 202, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

VSB Docket Nos. 16-022-103341, 16-022-105230, 17-022-106582 and 17-022-109733; Circuit Court Case No. CL18-2672

By order entered September 10, 2018, the Circuit Court for the City of Virginia Beach approved an agreed disposition suspending, with terms, John William Tripp’s license to practice law in Virginia for a period of six months. The suspension is effective September 12, 2018. The three-judge panel found that Tripp violated professional rules governing competence, diligence, communication, fees, conflict of interest (prohibited transactions), client with impairment, safekeeping of property, and fairness to opposing party and counsel. VSB Docket No. 17-022-106582 was dismissed with prejudice, as set forth in the agreed disposition.

View Tripp Order (PDF posted 9/11/18)

September 4, 2018

John Lewis Taylor III, The Law Office of John L. Taylor III, 2416 Jefferson Ave, Richmond, VA 23223

VSB Docket No. l 7-031-108347

On August 29, 2018, a Virginia State Bar Third District Subcommittee issued a public reprimand without terms to John Lewis Taylor III for violating professional rules that govern the impartiality and decorum of the tribunal. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Taylor Order (PDF posted 9/4/18)

August 29, 2018

Vincent Mark Amberly, 129 Harrison Street, NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176

VSB Docket No. 17-053-107711

On August 28, 2018, a Virginia State Bar Fifth District Subcommittee issued a public reprimand without terms to Vincent Mark Amberly for violating professional rules that govern the safekeeping of property. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Amberly Order (PDF posted 8/29/18)

August 28, 2018

John James McNally, John J. McNally, P.C., P.O. Box 6366, Norfolk, VA 23508-0366

VSB Docket No. 18-022-111805

On August 28, 2018, a Virginia State Bar Second District Subcommittee issued a public reprimand without terms to John James McNally for violating professional rules that govern the safekeeping of property and bar admission and disciplinary matters. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View McNally Order (PDF posted 8/28/18)

August 21, 2018

Scott Alan Webber, Law Office of Scott A. Webber, PLLC, 1102 2nd Street, SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

VSB Docket No. 19-000-113007

On August 21, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board revoked Scott Alan Webber’s license to practice law based on his affidavit consenting to the revocation. By tendering his consent to revocation at a time when allegations of misconduct are pending, Webber acknowledges that the material facts upon which the allegations of misconduct pending are true.

View Webber Order (PDF posted 8/21/18)

August 10, 2018

Christopher Paul Reagan, Christopher P. Reagan, P.C., 741 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601

VSB Docket No. 17-010-108162

On August 10, 2018, a Virginia State Bar First District Subcommittee issued a public reprimand without terms to Christopher Paul Reagan for violating professional rules that govern competence, diligence, and communication. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Reagan Order (PDF posted 8/10/18)

August 2, 2018

Scott Alan Webber, Law Office of Scott A. Webber, PLLC, 1102 2nd Street, SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

VSB Docket No. 19-000-113007

Effective August 2, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board summarily suspended Scott Alan Webber’s license to practice law in Virginia. The suspension was based on his June 25, 2018, guilty plea to a crime in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. The board ordered Webber to appear before the board on August 24, 2018, to show cause why his license to practice law within the Commonwealth of Virginia should not be further suspended or revoked.

View Webber Order (PDF posted 8/2/18)

July 20, 2018

Lowell Alan Stanley, 6330 Newtown Rd., Ste. 324, P.O. Box 12639, Norfolk, VA 23541-0639

VSB Docket No. 17-021-109667

On July 20, 2018, the Second District Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand without terms to Lowell Alan Stanley for violating professional rules that govern the safekeeping of property. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Stanley Order (PDF posted 7/20/18)

July 16, 2018

Carrie Willis Witter, Coates & Davenport, 5206 Markel Rd, Suite 200, Richmond VA 23230

VSB Docket No. 18-000-112943

On July 13, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended Carrie Willis Witter’s license to practice law on impairment grounds.

View Witter Order (PDF posted 7/16/18)

July 12, 2018

Bruce Edward Downing, P.O. Box 809, Winchester, VA 22604

VSB Docket Nos. 17-070-106921 and 17-070-107873

Effective April 23, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board issued a public admonition to Bruce Edward Downing for violating professional rules that govern competence, diligence, communication, safekeeping property, declining or terminating representation, and bar admission and disciplinary matters. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Downing Order (PDF posted 7/12/18)

July 12, 2018

Alisa Lachow Correa, Abogados Law, PLC, 12934 Harbor Drive, Suite 110, Lake Ridge, VA 22192

VSB Docket No. 17-051-106642

Effective May 18, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board issued a public reprimand with terms to Alisa Lachow Correa for violating professional rules that govern the safekeeping of property.

View Correa Order (PDF posted 7/12/18)

July 12, 2018 

William Aaron Cluett, 8418 O’Bannon Court, Suite 1011, Henrico, VA 23228

VSB Docket Nos. 16-032-106107, 17-032-108661 and 18-032-109836

On July 10, 2018, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board issued a public reprimand with terms to William Aaron Cluett for violating professional rules that govern competence, diligence, and communication. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.

View Cluett Order (PDF posted 7/12/18)