Joseph Michael Lynn was admitted to the California Bar 16th December 1974, but has since been disbarred. Joseph graduated from UC Hastings COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Joseph Michael Lynn |
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| First Admitted | 16 December 1974 (50 years, 6 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 61963 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 415-626-8363 |
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Schools
| Law School | UC Hastings COL (San Francisco CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | University of Redlands (Redlands CA) |
Address
| Current Address | 24 Ford St San Francisco, CA 94114 |
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History
| 1 January 1997 | Disbarred (28 years, 5 months ago) Disbarment 96-N-00359 |
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| 5 February 1996 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 96-N-00359 (29 years, 4 months ago) |
| 12 November 1995 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 7 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 94-O-11419 |
| 26 February 1995 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (30 years, 3 months ago) Ordered inactive 94-O-11419 |
| 31 October 1994 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 94-O-11419 (30 years, 7 months ago) |
| 21 September 1990 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 88-O-12467 (34 years, 9 months ago) |
| 18 July 1989 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 88-O-12467 (35 years, 11 months ago) |
| 16 December 1974 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (50 years, 6 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
January 1, 1997 JOSEPH MICHAEL LYNN [#61963], 51, of San Francisco was disbarred Jan. 1, 1997, and ordered to comply with rule 955. He was ordered to comply with rule 955 in 1995 as a condition of probation ordered at that time and his failure to do so caused the disbarment. That case was the result of Lynn's failure to communicate with a client, perform legal services competently, withdraw from employment properly, return the client file and unearned fees, render appropriate accounts to the client and cooperate with the bar's investigation.Lynn also was disciplined in 1990 for practicing law while suspended for non-payment of bar dues.He did not participate in the disbarment proceedings.November 12, 1995 JOSEPH MICHAEL LYNN [#61963], 50, of San Francisco was suspended for one year, stayed and placed on probation for two years, including 90 days actual suspension and until he makes restitution. If the period of actual suspension exceeds two years, he will remain suspended until he has shown proof of his rehabilitation, fitness to practice and learning and ability in the general law. He also was ordered to comply with Rule 955. The order was effective Nov. 12, 1995. Lynn was found culpable of failing to communicate with a client, perform legal services competently, properly withdraw from employment, return client files and unearned fees, provide a requested accounting of services and cooperate with the State Bar. Lynn was hired by a client to defend him in a civil action in 1993, but he failed to complete legal services and did not return numerous telephone calls. The client eventually employed another attorney. Lynn did not participate in the bar court proceedings and no evidence of mitigation was presented. He has a prior record of discipline, which was considered an aggravating factor. In 1990, he stipulated to a 90-day stayed suspension and one year probation for practicing law while suspended for nonpayment of membership dues. Lynn has been a member of the bar since 1974. |