James Leonard Moriarty was admitted to the California Bar 22nd December 1976, but has since been disbarred. James graduated from UC Hastings COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | James Leonard Moriarty |
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| First Admitted | 22 December 1976 (48 years, 6 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 72012 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 415-512-1425 |
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Schools
| Law School | UC Hastings COL (San Francisco CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder CO) |
Address
| Current Address | 221 Main St #1300 San Francisco, CA 94105 |
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History
| 5 April 2007 | Disbarred (18 years, 2 months ago) Disbarment 06-N-12159 |
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| 21 October 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (18 years, 8 months ago) Ordered inactive 06-N-12159 |
| 22 July 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (18 years, 11 months ago) Ordered inactive 06-N-12159 |
| 25 May 2006 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 06-N-12159 (19 years ago) |
| 15 October 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 8 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 02-O-15420 |
| 15 January 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 5 months ago) Ordered inactive 02-O-15420 |
| 20 October 2004 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 02-O-15420 (20 years, 8 months ago) |
| 22 December 1976 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (48 years, 6 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
April 5, 2007 JAMES LEONARD MORIARTY [#72012], 56, of San Francisco was disbarred April 5, 2007, and was ordered to comply with rule 9.20. Moriarty violated a 2005 disciplinary order that he comply with rule 955 (now rule 9.20); he did not submit to the State Bar Court an affidavit stating that he notified his clients, opposing counsel, courts or other interested parties of his suspension. The underlying misconduct included improperly withdrawing from representation and failing to maintain a current address with the bar.His default was entered when he did not participate in the disbarment proceedings.October 15, 2005 JAMES LEONARD MORIARTY [#72012], 54, of San Francisco was suspended for one year, stayed, actually suspended for 30 days and until he makes restitution and the State Bar Court grants a motion to terminate the suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE. If the actual suspension exceeds 90 days, he must comply with rule 955; if it exceeds two years, he must prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect Oct. 15, 2005. The State Bar Court found that in representing a client in a workers’ compensation claim, Moriarty improperly withdrew from employment. He did no work other than filing an answer, a notice of representation and a counterclaim, nor did he take steps to protect his client’s interest. The court dismissed three counts with prejudice — charges of failure to perform competently, refund unearned fees or communicate with his client.The court also found Moriarty did not maintain a current address with the State Bar.In mitigation, he practiced for 24 years without any discipline. |