Jackson Walker Faces Federal Court Ethics Inquiry

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur recommends an inquiry after concluding Walker's failure to inform clients of a romantic relationship between a bankruptcy partner and former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones was an inexcusable 'ethical breach.'

September 24, 2024 at 04:03 PM

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Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
Senior reporter

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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur of the Southern District of Texas determined Jackson 'appears to have engaged in conduct that warrants disciplinary action.'
In a letter to Chief Judge Randy Crane, Isgur recommended an inquiry under Southern District Rules of Discipline.
The conduct relates to a romantic relationship between a firm partner and former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur of the Southern District of Texas has concluded that Jackson Walker breached ethical standards after the Texas Am Law 200 firm learned of a romantic relationship between bankruptcy partner Elizabeth Freeman and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones.

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