For most individuals who get caught up in the attorney discipline system, a suspension or disbarment can feel like the end of the world. However, in practical term, it is not the end of the world, nor for most people can it be. Life goes on. Attorneys facing suspension or disbarment need to figure out how they are going to deal with the next chapter in their lives and feed themselves and their families.

Formerly admitted attorneys, those who have been disbarred or suspended, can find gainful employment in the legal world and elsewhere. Remember that attorneys are highly trained critical thinkers, and the skill sets that make successful attorneys can be very attractive to many employers.