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'''Disbarment''' is a form of [[discipline]] of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. It is contrasted with censure or suspension. | '''Disbarment''' is a form of [[discipline]] of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. It is contrasted with censure or suspension. | ||
| − | For example, [[Mike Nifong]] was disbarred for his prosecution of the innocent [[Duke lacrosse players]] in 2006. [[Fred Phelps]], better known as the former pastor of the [[Westboro Baptist Church]], was also a lawyer who was disbarred (by agreement) after filing numerous [[vexatious litigation|frivolous lawsuits]] against persons attempting to sue him. | + | For example, [[Mike Nifong]] was disbarred for his prosecution of the innocent [[Duke University#2006 Lacrosse case|Duke lacrosse players]] in 2006. [[Fred Phelps]], better known as the former pastor of the [[Westboro Baptist Church]], was also a lawyer who was disbarred (by agreement) after filing numerous [[vexatious litigation|frivolous lawsuits]] against persons attempting to sue him. |
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Revision as of 00:13, March 1, 2019
Disbarment is a form of discipline of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. It is contrasted with censure or suspension.
For example, Mike Nifong was disbarred for his prosecution of the innocent Duke lacrosse players in 2006. Fred Phelps, better known as the former pastor of the Westboro Baptist Church, was also a lawyer who was disbarred (by agreement) after filing numerous frivolous lawsuits against persons attempting to sue him.