Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7020
17 August 2016 | Active (8 years, 10 months ago) |
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18 June 2016 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 13-O-13951 |
24 November 1999 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (25 years, 7 months ago) |
June 18, 2016 JAMES HALE HARMON [#205081], 47, of Santa Ana, was suspended from the practice of law for 60 days and placed on probation for one year. He must pass the MPRE. The order took effect June 18, 2016. Harmon stipulated that he mishandled funds in his client trust account in connection with an insurance settlement for clients.There were no aggravating circumstances. In mitigation, Harmon had no prior record of discipline. He spontaneously contacted the affected clients before the State Bar instigated proceedings to explain and apologize for his error. He showed remorse and recognition of his wrongdoing. |