Misleading Social Media Posts Land Montco Attorney With Suspension

"There are two things that the board and the court hates the most: and that is lying and stealing," Ellen Brotman said.

January 26, 2024 at 05:00 AM

4 minute read

Aleeza Furman
Litigation Reporter

A Montgomery County solo practitioner was suspended in part for posts he made on social media.
The lawyer made false and disparaging statements about the defendant in a case he was pursuing.
One ethics lawyer noted that lying has long been against the rules, but social media presents a bigger platform for misconduct.

A Montgomery County lawyer's misleading social media posts helped land him a suspension from the bar.

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