Frank Dennis Schwertfeger was admitted to the California Bar 17th June 1987, but has since been disbarred. Frank graduated from Georgetown University Law Ctr.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Frank Dennis Schwertfeger |
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| First Admitted | 17 June 1987 (36 years, 10 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 128041 |
Contact
| Current Email | [email protected] |
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| Phone Number | 310-305-1581 |
Schools
| Law School | Georgetown University Law Ctr (Washington DC) |
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| Undergraduate School | Northwestern University (Evanston IL) |
Address
| Current Address | 229 Montreal St Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 |
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History
| 26 November 2009 | Disbarred (14 years, 5 months ago) Disbarment 08-N-14124 |
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| 26 August 2009 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (14 years, 8 months ago) Suspended/Child & Fam Supp noncompliance |
| 11 May 2009 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (14 years, 11 months ago) Ordered inactive 08-N-14124 |
| 16 March 2009 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (15 years, 1 month ago) Ordered inactive 08-N-14124 |
| 14 August 2008 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (15 years, 8 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 06-O-13856 |
| 7 January 2008 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (16 years, 3 months ago) Ordered inactive 06-O-13856 |
| 24 October 2007 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 06-O-13856 (16 years, 6 months ago) |
| 16 August 2007 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (16 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 17 June 1987 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (36 years, 10 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
November 26, 2009 FRANK DENNIS SCHWERTFEGER [#128041], 48, of Playa del Rey was disbarred Nov. 26, 2009, and was ordered to comply with rule 9.20. Schwertfeger failed to comply with a 2008 disciplinary order that required him to submit to the State Bar Court an affidavit attesting that he notified his clients, opposing counsel and other interested parties of his suspension. His lack of action violated rule 9.20 and was grounds for disbarment.In the underlying discipline, also a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that Schwertfeger committed two acts of misconduct in a mergers and acquisitions transaction and failed to cooperate with the bar’s investigation.August 14, 2008 FRANK DENNIS SCHWERTFEGER [#128041], 47, of Playa del Rey was suspended for two years, stayed, actually suspended for 90 days and until he makes restitution and the State Bar Court grants a motion to terminate the suspension, and he was ordered to take the MPRE and comply with rule 9.20. If the actual suspension exceeds two years, he must prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect Aug. 14, 2008. In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that Schwertfeger committed two acts of misconduct in a mergers and acquisitions transaction and failed to cooperate with the bar’s investigation.His client paid Schwertfeger an advance $10,000 without a retainer agreement but a short time later fired him and asked for a refund. He subsequently asked for a refund three more times without a response.The court found that Schwertfeger failed to refund an advance fee, account for client funds or cooperate with the bar’s investigation.In mitigation, he practiced for 17 years without any discipline. |