Joseph Michael Biasella Jr was admitted to the California Bar 13th December 1972, but is now resigned. Joseph graduated from Lincoln University.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Joseph Michael Biasella Jr |
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| First Admitted | 13 December 1972 (52 years, 5 months ago) |
| Status | Resigned |
| Bar Number | 53160 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 408-849-7411 |
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Schools
| Law School | Lincoln University (CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Santa Clara University (Santa Clara CA) |
Address
| Current Address | PO Box 6428 San Jose, CA 95150 |
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History
| 23 July 2016 | Resigned (8 years, 10 months ago) Resignation with charges pending 15-Q-15303 |
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| 2 November 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 6 months ago) Vol.inactive(tender of resign.w/charges) 15-Q-15303 |
| 12 March 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (10 years, 2 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 12-O-13114 |
| 23 September 2013 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (11 years, 8 months ago) Ordered inactive 12-O-13114 |
| 7 February 2013 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 12-O-13114 (12 years, 3 months ago) |
| 13 December 1972 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (52 years, 5 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
March 12, 2015 JOSEPH MICHAEL BIASELLA JR. [#53160], 71, of San Jose, was suspended from the practice of law for two years and until he shows proof of his rehabilitation. He was also ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court. In addition, he was placed on three years’ probation and faces a three-year suspension if he does not comply with the terms of his disciplinary probation. The order took effect March 12, 2015. Biasella’s suspension follows his termination from the Alternative Discipline Program. Biasella previously stipulated to borrowing funds from a conservatorship without the ability to repay the funds, placing the conservatee at risk and making the conservators liable for his misconduct. He failed to explain this liability to the conservators. He also convinced one of the conservators to release funds from the conservatorship without seeking court approval to do so and entered into an improper business transaction with a client.In mitigation, Biasella cooperated with the State Bar, was experiencing financial and medical issues at the time of his misconduct and had no prior record of discipline. |