In re Nathanson

Summary

The Kansas Supreme Court reviewed an uncontested attorney disciplinary proceeding involving Lisa Ann Nathanson, also known as Lisa Ann Tarlowe. The court adopted findings that she filed frivolous and false pleadings, forged another attorney's signature, made misrepresentations, and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty and prejudice to the administration of justice. The court ordered her disbarment and revoked her privilege to practice law in Kansas.

Holdings

1. Nathanson violated KRPC 3.1 by filing a frivolous answer and counterclaim; KRPC 3.3(a)(1) by making false statements of material fact to a tribunal; KRPC 4.1(a) by making false statements of material fact to a third person and falsely signing another attorney's name; KRPC 8.4(c) by engaging in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; and KRPC 8.4(d) by engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
2. The Disciplinary Administrator complied with Supreme Court Rule 215, and Nathanson was afforded the required notice of the formal complaint and hearing.
3. Disbarment was appropriate, and Nathanson's license to practice law in Kansas was revoked.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Nathanson violated KRPC 3.1, 3.3(a)(1), 4.1(a), 8.4(c), and 8.4(d).
2. Whether the disciplinary charges were properly served and whether Nathanson received the required notice of the disciplinary proceeding.
3. What discipline should be imposed for Nathanson's misconduct.

Disposition

other