Discipline
Jan. 31, 2014
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.
John Edward Engel, 57, Carlsbad (Dec. 11, 2013) - Engel was disbarred for failing to preserve his client's funds in a client trust account (CTA) and misappropriating $57,809 of his client's funds.
In 2008, Joanne Harms retained Engel to represent her in a personal injury matter. They executed a contingency fee agreement, under which Engel would be entitled to 40 percent of the amount in the event of a settlement of the ma...
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