Eric Theodore Smith was admitted to the California Bar 25th February 1988, but has since been disbarred. Eric graduated from Syracuse University COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Eric Theodore Smith |
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| First Admitted | 25 February 1988 (36 years, 2 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 133287 |
Contact
| Current Email | [email protected] |
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| Phone Number | 949-222-6639 |
| Fax Number | 949-222-6639 |
Schools
| Law School | Syracuse University COL (Syracuse NY) |
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| Undergraduate School | Syracuse University (Syracuse NY) |
Address
| Current Address | 7201 Apricot Dr Irvine, CA 92618 |
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History
| 29 January 2011 | Disbarred (13 years, 3 months ago) Disbarment 09-O-17338 |
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| 10 January 2011 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (13 years, 3 months ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 08-O-11835 |
| 1 September 2010 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (13 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 13 August 2010 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (13 years, 8 months ago) Ordered inactive 09-O-17338 |
| 19 December 2009 | Active (14 years, 4 months ago) |
| 19 November 2009 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (14 years, 5 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 08-O-11835 |
| 15 August 2008 | Active (15 years, 8 months ago) |
| 1 July 2008 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (15 years, 10 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 3 April 2008 | Active (16 years, 1 month ago) |
| 16 August 2007 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (16 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 25 February 1988 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (36 years, 2 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
January 29, 2011 ERIC THEODORE SMITH [#133287], 58, of Irvine was disbarred Jan. 29, 2011, and he was ordered to make restitution and comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court. Smith stipulated to six acts of misconduct stemming from his promises to obtain loan modifications for more than 30 clients in 13 states who paid advance fees ranging from $1,247.50 to $4,500. Together, those clients paid a total of nearly $68,000 in advance fees. Smith was not licensed in states other than California and he was suspended for part of the time he handled the loan modification matters.He stipulated that he failed to perform legal services competently, refund unearned fees or inform his clients of significant developments and he improperly withdrew from representation, collected illegal fees and practiced in jurisdictions where he wasn’t licensed.He was disciplined in 2009 for practicing law while not entitled.November 19, 2009 ERIC THEODORE SMITH [#133287], 57, of Irvine was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on two years of probation with an actual 30-day suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect Nov. 19, 2009. Smith practiced law while suspended for failing to pay his bar dues. Although he believes he paid his 2007 fees, he has no evidence of payment. He did not receive any bar mailings because he did not keep his address current. He made three court appearances and filed two pleadings while suspended.Smith stipulated that he practiced law while not authorized to do so and he did not keep his address up-to-date with the State Bar.In mitigation, he has no prior discipline record and he cooperated with the bar’s investigation. |