Second Department Disbars Two Attorneys
April 19, 2012
Alexander Kaplan, who was convicted in 2009 for participating in a mortgage fraud, and Raymond E. Kerno, who failed to cooperate with the grievance committee after it was alleged he did not keep clients informed and committed other misconduct, has been disbarred by a Brooklyn appellate court.
Busy Attorney Found Late for Trial Is Fined $500 by State Judge
April 11, 2012
Justice Suzanne Mondo in Brooklyn said Brooklyn solo Douglas G. Rankin ignored a court directive to appear for the beginning of a client’s trial, despite having been warned that he would be fined if he was late.
