Santa Margarita, CA 93453
4 May 2000 | Active (25 years ago) |
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5 March 2000 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (25 years, 2 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 99-O-11289 |
22 December 1999 | Active (25 years, 4 months ago) |
22 May 1999 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (25 years, 12 months ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 95-O-12726 |
22 June 1997 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 95-O-12726 (27 years, 11 months ago) |
14 December 1987 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (37 years, 5 months ago) |
March 5, 1999 ALAN G. KAROW [#131353], 39, of Santa Barbara was suspended for two years, stayed, placed on three years of probation with a 60-day actual suspension and until he proves his rehabilitation, and he was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect March 5, 2000. Karow stipulated that he failed to comply with conditions attached to a 1997 probation: he failed to submit five quarterly probation reports or proof of attendance at a substance abuse program, and failed to attend ethics school, take the MPRE or maintain a current address with the bar.In mitigation, he currently is enrolled in a substance abuse program.The original discipline was imposed for failure to perform legal services competently or promptly return client files and for withdrawing from a case without protecting his client’s interests.June 22, 1997 ALAN G. KAROW [#131353], 37, of Santa Monica was suspended for 180 days, stayed, and placed on probation for 18 months, effective June 22, 1997. He was ordered to pass the MPRE. Karow stipulated to improper withdrawal from representation in four cases and failure to perform competently and return files in another matter.In one instance, the State Bar was contacted by a superior court judge after Karow failed to appear on behalf of clients in three separate criminal cases.In mitigation, Karow was faced with very serious personal, emotional and psychological problems during the period of his misconduct. He was abusing drugs, but participated in a diversion program after criminal charges were brought. Prior to leaving his law practice for treatment at a drug rehabilitation facility, Karow attempted to properly withdraw from all his cases.Karow admitted that he missed notifying some clients and has expressed remorse. He has been sober for more than a year and currently participates in Narcotics Anonymous. |