Mitchell K. Jayson was admitted to the California Bar 3rd June 1983, but has since been disbarred. Mitchell graduated from San Fernando Valley College of Law.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Mitchell K. Jayson |
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| First Admitted | 3 June 1983 (41 years, 11 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 108416 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 619-776-1400 |
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Schools
| Law School | San Fernando Valley College of Law (Woodland Hills CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | California St University Northridge (CA) |
Address
| Current Address | 44489 Town Ctr Way #D455 Palm Desert, CA 92260 |
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History
| 23 September 2000 | Disbarred (24 years, 7 months ago) Disbarment 99-N-12770 |
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| 27 April 2000 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (25 years ago) Ordered inactive 99-N-12909 |
| 13 April 2000 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (25 years ago) Ordered inactive 99-N-12770 |
| 6 December 1999 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 99-N-12770 (25 years, 5 months ago) |
| 3 July 1999 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (25 years, 10 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 98-O-00291 |
| 16 May 1998 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 11 months ago) Ordered inactive 98-O-00291 |
| 29 January 1998 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 98-O-00291 (27 years, 3 months ago) |
| 20 August 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years, 8 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 93-O-19596 |
| 1 May 1996 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-O-13900 (29 years ago) |
| 30 June 1995 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-O-10582 (29 years, 10 months ago) |
| 28 April 1995 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 93-O-19596 (30 years ago) |
| 14 May 1993 | Private reproval, public disclosure 91-O-02934 (31 years, 12 months ago) |
| 17 December 1991 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 91-O-02934 (33 years, 4 months ago) |
| 3 June 1983 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (41 years, 11 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
September 23, 2000 MITCHELL K. JAYSON [#108416], 52, of Palm Desert was disbarred Sept. 23, 2000, and was ordered to comply with rule 955. Jayson did not meet the requirements of a 1999 discipline order that he comply with rule 955 by notifying his clients and other pertinent parties of his suspension and submit an affidavit to that effect to the Supreme Court. His disbarment was recommended in a default proceeding.Jayson has three prior disciplines, starting with a private reproval in 1993 after he stipulated that he failed to perform legal services competently, communicate with a client, promptly refund unearned fees or maintain complete client trust account records, and admitted that he improperly withdrew from representation.He stipulated to additional misconduct in 1997, including one count each of failure to communicate, comply with a court order, perform legal services competently and cooperate with a bar investigation.In 1999, he was actually suspended for one year when he did not comply with conditions attached to the 1997 probation.July 3, 1999 MITCHELL K. JAYSON [#108416], 51, of Palm Desert was suspended for three years, placed on three years of probation with a one-year actual suspension and until he makes restitution, and was ordered take the MPRE within one year and comply with rule 955. If the actual suspension exceeds two years, he will remain suspended until he proves his rehabilitation. The order took effect July 3, 1999. Jayson was disciplined in 1997 after stipulating to misconduct in three consolidated cases, all involving client abandonment. He was placed on two years of probation and actually suspended for 30 days.In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that he violated the terms of that probation by failing to file quarterly probation reports, provide proof that he joined the bar's Law Practice Manage-ment Section, provide evidence of restitution payments or maintain a current address.In addition to the 1997 discipline, Jayson was privately reproved for failing to act competently, return an unearned fee, and keep a client informed of developments in his case, and for improperly withdrawing from employment.August 20, 1997 MITCHELL K. JAYSON [#108416], 49, of Palm Desert was suspended for one year, stayed, and placed on two years of probation with a 30-day actual suspension and a requirement that he make restitution. He also was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect Aug. 20, 1997. Jayson stipulated to misconduct in three consolidated cases, all involving his abandonment of clients. In one matter, a default judgment was entered against his client and the opposing party was awarded more than $200,000, of which $150,000 was punitive damages. Although Jayson said he would move the court for an order to set aside the judgment, he never filed such a motion and his client was forced to file bankruptcy. The client sued Jayson and the law clinic which employed him, but Jayson filed bankruptcy and obtained an order discharging any debt to his client. In another matter, he represented a client in a workers’ compensation action for 14 months. During that time, he never spoke to her in person or by phone and never communicated in writing. He also closed his Pomona office without notifying the client. In another workers’ comp case, Jayson did not pay his client’s portion of a lien, agreed upon in a stipulation, until the State Bar notified him of a complaint. More than eight months elapsed before the payment was made. Jayson was privately reproved in 1993 for client trust account problems. In mitigation, he cooperated with the bar’s investigation. |