Attorney John O’Brien of Dover, DE; repeat offender

The state of Delaware presented John E. O’Brien with a law license in 1979 after he graduated from Widener University Law School.

The Delaware Supreme Court found John guilty of the following misconduct.

Johnny’s 1^st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Failed to safeguard client funds
• Failed to maintain required books and records for 4 years
• Failed to properly supervise office staff
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Filed a false Certificate of Compliance with the Supreme Court re: status of firm’s records
  

As a consequence of his most recent misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Delaware Supreme Court punished John by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand.

Johnny’s 2^nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Failed to obtain informed consent from client
• Failed to safeguard client funds
• Failed to provide statement of fees charged to client (victim)

As a consequence of his most recent misconduct, the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Delaware Supreme Court punished John by gifting him with a complimentary 90-day suspension of his law license.

As we speak (ca. September 2013) John practices at 108 East Water Street in Dover, Delaware.