Robert Lewis Gordon was admitted to the California Bar 15th December 1986, but has since been disbarred. Robert graduated from Western State University.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Robert Lewis Gordon |
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| First Admitted | 15 December 1986 (38 years, 6 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 125645 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 619-312-2925 |
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Schools
| Law School | Western State University (CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | San Diego State University (San Diego CA) |
Address
| Current Address | PO Box 747 El Cajon, CA 92020 |
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History
| 15 October 2005 | Disbarred (19 years, 8 months ago) Disbarment 04-N-14871 |
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| 7 May 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 1 month ago) Ordered inactive 04-N-14871 |
| 13 February 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 4 months ago) Ordered inactive 04-N-14871 |
| 3 December 2004 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 04-N-14871 (20 years, 6 months ago) |
| 3 September 2004 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 9 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 02-O-13200 |
| 15 December 1986 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (38 years, 6 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
October 15, 2005 ROBERT LEWIS GORDON [#125645], 46, of El Cajon was disbarred Oct. 15, 2005, and was ordered to comply with rule 955 of the California Rules of Court. Gordon did not comply with rule 955, as required by a 2004 discipline that was imposed after he stipulated to 15 counts of misconduct in seven consolidated bankruptcy and personal injury matters. He did not submit to the Supreme Court an affidavit stating that he notified his clients, opposing counsel and other interested parties of his suspension.In the underlying case, Gordon admitted that he failed to perform legal services competently, refund unearned fees, respond to client inquiries or keep clients informed about developments in their cases, and he improperly withdrew from employment. Gordon filed fees late in seven bankruptcy cases and each was dismissed as a result.He did not participate in the disbarment proceedings.September 3, 2004 ROBERT LEWIS GORDON [#125645], 45, of Alpine was suspended for three years, stayed, placed on three years of probation with a six-month actual suspension, and was ordered to make restitution, take the MPRE and comply with rule 955. If the actual suspension exceeds two years, he must prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect Sept. 3, 2004. Gordon stipulated to 15 counts of misconduct in seven consolidated bankruptcy and personal injury matters. In one case, for example, a client paid a partial advance fee for Gordon to represent her in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy matter. She called Gordon several times to inform him she had a cashier’s check for the rest of the fee so he could file the bankruptcy. Gordon did not return her phone calls and when the client went to his office, she discovered he had moved. He did not refund the fee.In a personal injury case, Gordon did not appear at a hearing to show cause why the case should not be dismissed. It was dismissed, but he did not notify the client.Gordon filed fees late in seven bankruptcy cases and each was dismissed as a result. He filed motions to vacate the dismissals and all the cases proceeded. Gordon stipulated to failing to perform legal services competently, refund unearned fees, respond to client inquiries or keep clients informed about developments in their cases, and he improperly withdrew from employment. In mitigation, he has no prior discipline record, he cooperated with the bar’s investigation and he demonstrated remorse. |