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Discipline

Sep. 24, 2012

Disciplinary Actions

Here are summaries of lawyer disciplinary actions taken recently by the state Supreme Court or the Bar Court, listing attorney by name, age, city of residence and date of the court's action.


DISBARMENTS

Michael Bruce Baker, 65, Encino (Aug. 28, 2012) - Baker was disbarred for failing to participate in disciplinary proceedings after receiving adequate notice and opportunity to do so, and misappropriating $35,698 of his clients' funds.


In two notices of disciplinary charges, Baker was charged with 16 counts of misconduct involving eight client matters and one non-client matter. He failed to appear at trial and his default was...

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