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VSB Disciplinary Actions

On April 21, 2008, the Virginia State Bar Third District Committee, Section I, imposed a public reprimand with terms on Chester lawyer Travis R. Williams for violating rules of professional conduct that govern diligence and communication. According to the VSB, in defending a court-appointed criminal case, he failed to properly perfect an appeal to the Virginia Court of Appeals, and he did not protect his client’s interests in a habeas corpus petition. This discipline was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges against Williams.

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On April 24, 2008, the VSB Disciplinary Board summarily suspended the law license of John F. McGarvey of Richmond, based on a plea of guilty in the City of Richmond Circuit Court of driving under the influence – third offense. According to the VSB, the board ordered him to appear on May 23, 2008, to show cause why his license should not be further suspended or revoked.

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On April 25, 2008, the VSB Disciplinary Board suspended the law license of James K. Clarke of Richmond for 18 months for his failure to fulfill the terms of a public reprimand issued May 24, 2004, by the VSB’s Third District Committee, Section III.

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