Robert Keith Long was admitted to the California Bar 10th June 1982, but has since been disbarred. Robert graduated from Western State University.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Robert Keith Long |
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| First Admitted | 10 June 1982 (41 years, 11 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 103344 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 714-932-7404 |
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Schools
| Law School | Western State University (CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | University of Texas (TX) |
Address
| Current Address | P O Box 11973 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 |
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History
| 16 July 2005 | Disbarred (18 years, 9 months ago) Disbarment 04-N-12849 |
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| 24 January 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 3 months ago) Ordered inactive 04-N-12849 |
| 8 November 2004 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 5 months ago) Ordered inactive 04-N-12849 |
| 16 August 2004 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 04-N-12849 (19 years, 8 months ago) |
| 2 August 2004 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 9 months ago) Ordered inactive 03-O-02480 |
| 3 May 2004 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 03-O-02480 (19 years, 12 months ago) |
| 11 April 2004 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 02-O-11509 |
| 19 July 2003 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 9 months ago) Ordered inactive 02-O-11922 |
| 19 July 2003 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 9 months ago) Ordered inactive 02-O-11509 |
| 2 May 2003 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 02-O-11922 (21 years ago) |
| 23 October 2002 | Active (21 years, 6 months ago) |
| 4 September 2002 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (21 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 29 August 2002 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 02-O-11509 (21 years, 8 months ago) |
| 28 November 2001 | Active (22 years, 5 months ago) |
| 1 September 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (22 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 10 June 1982 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (41 years, 11 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
July 16, 2005 ROBERT KEITH LONG [#103344], 52, of Costa Mesa was disbarred July 16, 2005, and was ordered to comply with rule 955 of the California Rules of Court. Long failed to comply with rule 955, as required by a 2004 disciplinary order. Failure to comply is grounds for disbarment. He did not submit to the Supreme Court an affidavit stating that he notified his clients and other pertinent parties of his suspension.The requirement was imposed as part of Long’s probation, imposed in a default matter in which the State Bar Court found that he committed several acts of misconduct in three client matters — he failed to perform legal services competently, communicate with clients, maintain client funds in trust, notify a client of receipt of funds, cooperate with the bar’s investigation or keep his address current with the bar. He also committed acts of moral turpitude.Long did not participate in the disbarment proceedings.April 11, 2004 ROBERT KEITH LONG [#103344], 51, of Costa Mesa was suspended for two years, stayed, actually suspended for one year and until he makes restitution, and was ordered to take the MPRE and comply with rule 955. If the actual suspension exceeds two years, he must prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect April 11, 2004. In two consolidated default cases, the State Bar Court found that Long failed to perform legal services competently, communicate with clients, maintain client funds in trust, notify a client of receipt of funds, cooperate with the bar’s investigation or keep his address current with the bar. He also committed acts of moral turpitude.In the first matter, a client hired Long to represent her in a personal injury case that resulted from an automobile accident. After filing a complaint, Long settled the case and signed the client’s name on a release of all claims without her knowledge or consent. He also signed a request for dismissal of the complaint, again without her knowledge, and sent it to the opposing party, who then filed it.Long received a settlement check for $12,500 but did not deposit the money in a client trust account.He did not respond to his client’s many phone calls and e-mails. It was not until the client contacted opposing counsel that she learned of the settlement and dismissal one year earlier.In the second case, Long substituted in to a civil case in Riverside County, but 16 months later filed a motion to withdraw as counsel. He failed to appear at two hearings on the motion, nor did he appear at a hearing on the opposing party’s motion to strike the clients’ second amended complaint. The hearing was continued twice, but Long did not appear, so the case was dismissed.The client never was able to locate Long, who moved his office and disconnected his telephone.In another matter, Long filed a civil action for his client, but again failed to appear at three conferences or hearings. The client was unable to locate him.In mitigation, Long has no record of discipline in 19 years of practice. |