Attorney Eric Lerner of Philadelphia, PA; cheerleader for attorney felons

The state Pennsylvania presented Eric I. Lerner with a law license in 1978 after he graduated from the University of Tulsa School of Law.

In one matter, Eric was a member of a Disciplinary Board that presided over an application by Attorney Abraham Hobson III to have his law license reinstated after he was found guilty of engaging in a fraudulent timeshare scheme. More information can be gleaned by visiting the URL at the end of this article.

After applying a thick coat of Industrial Strength Chapstick to his sorely chapped lips, Eric gave the following laughable testimony in support of Hobson’s reinstatement application.

• Abe’s resumption of the practice of law would not be detrimental of law to the bar itself or to the public interest
• Abe has the moral qualifications and competency to practice in the Commonwealth
• Abe has a strong character and great reputation in the community for being law-abiding, truthful and honest

Why in the world would anyone with a conscience testify that Hobson had “the moral qualifications” to practice in the Commonwealth? A “morally fit” con man and convicted felon? How absurd is this testimony?

Even more laughable is Eric’s testimony that Hobson had a “great reputation in the community for being law-abiding, truthful and honest.” This absurd testimony despite Hobson’s felony convictions for running a fraudulent scheme to defraud investors and for lying to federal agencies in furtherance of said fraud.

And lastly, it appears that Eric is of the opinion that Hobson has a constitutional right to earn a dishonest living practicing law in Pennsylvania.

As we speak (ca. March 2020), Eric practices with Bezark Lerner & DeVirgilis PC at 1600 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Attorney Abraham Hobson III of Norristown, PA; convicted fraudster

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