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Mitchell Berenson, State Bar #183166, Los Angeles (February 14, 2013). Mitchell Berenson, State Bar # 183166, Los Angeles (Feb. 14). Berenson, 48, was placed on one year of probation for failing to competently perform legal services, failing to respond to reasonable status inquiries, failing to promptly refund unearned fees, and failing to cooperate in a State Bar investigation.

In aggravation, Berenson engaged in multiple acts of wrongdoing that harmed his client. In mitigation, Berenson had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the State Bar in 1996, and he cooperated by entering into a stipulation. The order took effect March 16, 2013

Actions From Previous Issues

Glenn W. Calsada, State Bar #134589, Calabasas (January 9, 2013). Calabasas (Jan. 9). Calsada, 53, was placed on two years of probation for failing to promptly disburse client funds.

In mitigation, Calsada had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the State Bar in 1988. Further, he cooperated with the State Bar by entering into a stipulation. The order took effect February 8, 2013

This action originally appeared in our April 2013 issue.

Michael H. Crosby, State Bar #125778, San Diego (October 17, 2012). Crosby, 60, was placed on one year of probation for failing to competently perform legal services, failing to inform a client of significant developments, failing to respond to reasonable client inquiries, and failing to cooperate with a State Bar investigation.

In aggravation, Crosby engaged in multiple acts of wrongdoing. Also, he demonstrated indifference toward rectification of or atonement for the consequences of his misconduct. In mitigation, Crosby admitted to all allegations of culpability. The order took effect November 16, 2012

This action originally appeared in our February 2013 issue.

Kimberly S. Daniels, State Bar #195839, Grover Beach (January 9, 2013). Daniels, 56, was placed on one year of probation for failing to comply with conditions to a previous order of discipline.

In aggravation, Daniels had a record of prior discipline. In mitigation, she cooperated with the State Bar by entering into a stipulation. The order took effect February 8, 2013

This action originally appeared in our April 2013 issue.

Mary E. Daniels, State Bar #118730, Riverside (September 25, 2012). Daniels, 62, was placed on 18 months of probation for failing to competently perform legal services. In aggravation, Daniels’s misconduct significantly harmed her client. The order took effect October 25, 2012

This action originally appeared in our January 2013 issue.
Edward B. Jamison, State Bar #214726, Las Vegas, NV (December 10, 2012). Jamison, 40, was placed on probation for two years for failing to comply with conditions to a previous order of discipline.

In aggravation, Jamison had a record of prior discipline. In mitigation, he cooperated with the State Bar by entering into a stipulation. The order took effect January 10, 2013

This action originally appeared in our March 2013 issue.

Steven C. Lynes, State Bar #174020, Roseville (January 9, 2013). Lynes, 44, was placed on two years of probation for failing to competently perform legal services, failing to respond to reasonable status inquiries, failing to promptly refund unearned fees, and failing to cooperate in a disciplinary investigation.

In aggravation, Lynes had a record of prior discipline. The order took effect February 8, 2013

This action originally appeared in our April 2013 issue.

Catherine A. Moscarello, State Bar #216384, Irvine (November 6, 2012). Moscarello, 45, was placed on one year of probation for failing to refund unearned legal fees.

In aggravation, Moscarello had a record of prior discipline. Also, her misconduct caused financial harm to her client. In mitigation, Moscarello displayed candor and cooperated with the State Bar’s investigation and proceedings. The order took effect December 6, 2012

This action originally appeared in our February 2013 issue.

James B. Sanborn, State Bar #80626, Chatsworth (October 24, 2012). Sanborn, 63, was placed on two years of probation for failing to competently perform legal services.

In aggravation, Sanborn engaged in multiple acts of wrongdoing that caused significant harm to his client. In mitigation, Sanborn had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the State bar in 1978, and he cooperated with its investigation and proceedings. The order took effect November 23, 2012

This action originally appeared in our February 2013 issue.

Peter W. Scalisi, State Bar #90131, Huntington Beach (January 15, 2013). Scalisi, 58, was placed on three years of probation for failing to promptly respond to reasonable status inquires, failing to promptly refund unearned fees, and violating Vehicle Code § 23103(a), alcohol-related reckless driving, a misdemeanor.

In aggravation, Scalisi’s misconduct harmed his client. In mitigation, Scalisi had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the State Bar in 1979, and he cooperated by entering into a stipulation. The order took effect February 14, 2013

This action originally appeared in our April 2013 issue.

Rhonda K. Walker, State Bar #175108, Arcadia (January 9, 2013). Walker, 43, was placed on two years of probation for failing to competently perform legal services.

In aggravation, Walker had a record of prior discipline, and her misconduct demonstrated a pattern of wrongdoing. In mitigation, she cooperated with the State Bar’s investigation and proceedings, and stipulated to her misconduct. The order took effect February 8, 2013

This action originally appeared in our April 2013 issue.