Attorney M. Thomas Norwood III of Cornelius, NC; ethical elf

The state of North Carolina presented M. Thomas Norwood with a law license in 1984.  

The Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar charged Norwood with the following misconduct.

• Abandoned several clients
• Made false representations to a federal court
• Engaged in conduct involving dishonest, deceit, misrepresentation or fabrication
• Failed to obtain court permission to withdraw from client representation
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Failed to take reasonable steps to protect client’s interests
• Made frivolous (BS) argument to trial court
• Prolonged litigation to detriment of clients
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Actions reflect lack of trustworthiness

As a consequence of his misconduct the cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Grievance Committee of the North Carolina State Bar punished Norwood by gifting him with a second complimentary reprimand. 

As we speak (ca. November 2014) Norwood practices at 19701 Bethel Church Road in Cornelius, North Carolina.