Richard D Ackerman was admitted to the California Bar 23rd November 1994, but has since been disbarred. Richard graduated from Western State University COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Richard D Ackerman |
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| First Admitted | 23 November 1994 (30 years, 5 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 171900 |
| Practice Areas | Business Law Civil Rights Commercial Law Constitutional Law |
Contact
| Current Email | [email protected] |
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| Website | http://www.attorneyackerman.com |
| Phone Number | 951-231-8841 |
Schools
| Law School | Western State University COL (Fullerton CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Western State University (Fullerton CA) |
Address
| Current Address | Law Offices of R.D. Ackerman, 27638 Moonridge Dr Menifee, CA 92585 |
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History
| 28 August 2016 | Disbarred (8 years, 8 months ago) Disbarment 15-N-12501 |
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| 13 March 2016 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 1 month ago) Ordered inactive 15-N-12501 |
| 5 October 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 7 months ago) Ordered inactive 15-N-12501 |
| 29 July 2015 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 15-N-12501 (9 years, 9 months ago) |
| 28 May 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 11 months ago) Suspended/Child & Fam Supp noncompliance |
| 8 March 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (10 years, 1 month ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 14-PM-04575 |
| 25 December 2014 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (10 years, 4 months ago) Ordered inactive 14-PM-04575 |
| 24 November 2014 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (10 years, 5 months ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 12-O-13461 |
| 27 September 2013 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 12-O-13461 (11 years, 7 months ago) |
| 23 November 1994 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (30 years, 5 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
August 28, 2016 RICHARD D. ACKERMAN [#171900], 47, of Menifee, was disbarred Aug. 28, 2016 and ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court. Ackerman was disbarred after his default was entered for failing to respond to a notice of disciplinary charges stemming from his failure to comply with rule 9.20. Because he did not seek to have the default set aside or vacated within 90 days, he was disbarred and the charges against him deemed admitted.He had two prior records of discipline. In 2013, he was suspended for repeatedly failing to perform legal services with competence and failing to communicate with his client in a single client matter. He was suspended again in 2015 for failing to file his first four quarterly probation reports on time or take Ethics School by the deadline.March 8, 2015 RICHARD D. ACKERMAN [#171900], 46, of Menifee, was suspended from the practice of law for six months and until he provides proof of having successfully completed Ethics School. He was also ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court and take the MPRE. In addition, he was placed on two years’ probation and faces a one-year suspension if he does not comply with the terms of his disciplinary probation. The order took effect March 8, 2015. Ackerman’s suspension resulted from his probation being revoked for failing to file quarterly reports to probation on time in 2014 and failing to provide proof he’d attended Ethics School and passed the test.He was previously suspended in September 2013 for failing to respond promptly to reasonable status inquiries of a client, inform his client of significant developments in his case or perform legal services with competence.September 27, 2013 RICHARD D. ACKERMAN [#171900], 44, of Riverside, was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on two years’ probation and ordered to take the MPRE. The order took effect Sept. 27, 2013. Ackerman stipulated that he failed to respond promptly to reasonable status inquiries of a client, inform his client of significant developments in his case or to perform legal services with competence.Ackerman was hired in 2007 to represent the plaintiff in a construction defect matter. After the client lost the case, he asked Ackerman to file an appeal. Despite telling the client he would file the appeal on Jan. 1, 2012, Ackerman did not file it and ignored repeated emails from the client. The deadline for filing an appeal in the civil matter ultimately passed, but Ackerman did not inform the client that he had missed the deadline.In mitigation, Ackerman had no prior record of discipline, cooperated with the State Bar, presented a number of character references and participated in a number of civic and pro bono activities. |