Louis Gordon Bruno was admitted to the California Bar 7th December 1988, but has since been disbarred. Louis graduated from Western State University.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Louis Gordon Bruno |
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| First Admitted | 7 December 1988 (35 years, 5 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 137898 |
Contact
| Current Email | [email protected] |
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| Phone Number | 760-480-1375 |
Schools
| Law School | Western State University (CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | California St University (Los Angeles CA) |
Address
| Current Address | 650 Flintridge Pl Escondido, CA 92026 |
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History
| 29 May 2015 | Disbarred (8 years, 11 months ago) Disbarment 13-O-15988 |
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| 25 December 2014 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 4 months ago) Ordered inactive 13-O-15988 |
| 27 August 2014 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 13-O-15988 (9 years, 8 months ago) |
| 2 July 2013 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (10 years, 10 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 23 March 2013 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (11 years, 1 month ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 10-O-00159 |
| 1 July 2011 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (12 years, 10 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 15 January 2010 | Active (14 years, 3 months ago) |
| 1 July 2009 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (14 years, 10 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 14 April 2009 | Active (15 years ago) |
| 12 January 2009 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (15 years, 3 months ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 05-O-04360 |
| 9 September 2007 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 05-O-04360 (16 years, 7 months ago) |
| 2 October 2006 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 05-O-04360 (17 years, 7 months ago) |
| 7 December 1988 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (35 years, 5 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
May 29, 2015 LOUIS GORDON BRUNO [#137898], 63, of Escondido, was disbarred May 29, 2015 and ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court and make restitution. Bruno stipulated that he failed to comply with the terms of his disciplinary probation by not paying or submitting proof of having paid restitution by deadline, and failing to contact the Office of Probation by deadline to schedule his initial meeting with a probation deputy, provide proof of completion of Ethics School or submit quarterly reports by deadline. He was ordered to pay $1,000 plus interest in restitution.He had two prior records of discipline. In September 2007, he was suspended after stipulating to three counts of misconduct in one matter: failing to perform legal services competently, keep his client informed about developments in his case or respond to the client’s inquiries.He was suspended again in March 2013 for collecting an illegal fee, holding himself out as eligible to practice law when he wasn’t and misrepresenting his entitlement to practice law.March 23, 2013 LOUIS GORDON BRUNO [#137898], 60, of Escondido, was suspended for two years, stayed, placed on two years of probation with an actual six-month suspension, and was ordered to take the MPRE and to pay restitution. The order took effect March 23, 2013. Bruno stipulated to three counts of misconduct in one client matter, collecting an illegal fee, holding himself out to be eligible to practice law when he wasn’t and misrepresenting his entitlement to practice law. Bruno was suspended due to his failure to pass the MPRE when he signed a fee agreement with a couple agreeing to assist them in their foreclosure case and collected $1,500 in advanced fees from them. Bruno did not inform the clients he was suspended from practicing law. Bruno was later suspended again for not paying his State Bar membership dues but continued to represent the couple, not telling them of his suspension.Bruno was ordered to pay $1,500 in restitution, plus interest.September 9, 2007 LOUIS GORDON BRUNO [#137898], 56, of Escondido was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on two years of probation and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect Sept. 9, 2007. Bruno stipulated to three counts of misconduct in a lawsuit against an insurance company in which his client sought full reimbursement for damages to his car in an accident. At a pretrial conference, attorneys for the insurer told Bruno that because the company did not insure his client, his claims were barred. Bruno did not tell his client there might be an issue about his standing and that the insurance company planned to file a motion for judgment on the pleadings.Bruno did not file any opposition and the court entered judgment in favor of the insurance company and ordered Bruno’s client to pay costs. Bruno did not inform his client about the developments, did not attempt to set aside the judgment and performed no further work.It was not until five months later that Bruno admitted to the client that a judgment had been entered against him, after the client contacted another attorney.Bruno stipulated that he failed to perform legal services competently, keep his client informed about developments in his case or respond to the client’s inquiries.In mitigation, Bruno practiced for 19 years without a discipline record, he cooperated with the bar’s investigation and demonstrated remorse, and the client suffered minimal harm. |