VSB Disciplinary Actions: Jan. 31 issue
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//January 31, 2022//
Effective Jan. 18, 2022, the Third District Committee of the Virginia State Bar issued a public reprimand without terms to Thomas Page Cheeley of Colonial Heights for violating the professional rule governing misconduct. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.
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Effective Jan. 20, 2022, the Lynchburg Circuit Court issued a public admonition without terms to Brian Randolph Moore of Lynchburg for violating professional rules governing diligence, communication, safekeeping property and bar admission and disciplinary matters. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.
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By order entered and effective Jan. 21, 2022, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended the law license of Robert Hasbrouck Nutt II of Virginia Beach for a period of 90 days for violating professional rules that govern safekeeping property and fairness to opposing party and counsel. This was an agreed disposition of misconduct charges.
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans







