Ethics Scorecard: May-June state Supreme Court decisions

Benched

Converse, Mitchell Willard: Respondent is suspended for a minimum of 120 days for failing to file tax returns and other misconduct.

Dart, Nahshon Joshua: Respondent is publicly reprimanded after being censured by the Wyoming Supreme Court for a failure of diligence and conduct involving misrepresentation, subject to mitigating factors.

Essien, Michael Anietie: Respondent is suspended for a minimum of 30 days, retroactive to Oct. 16, 2018, after being suspended from the patent office for misconduct in connection with a deficient patent filing.

Laughlin, Thomas: Respondent is disbarred for misappropriation of funds and other trust account violations.

Lichtenwalter, Mark Allen: Respondent is suspended for a minimum of three years for a pattern of sexual offenses.

Naros, Kristen Katheryn: Respondent is publicly reprimanded for a failure of diligence and failing to supervise an employee.

Nora, Wendy Alison: Reciprocal discipline of suspension for at least one year imposed for filing frivolous lawsuits and making a false statement to a tribunal.

Sklar, Lori J.:  Reciprocal discipline of suspension for at least 30 days imposed for misconduct in representation of a class of plaintiffs and a fee request.

Thao, Nom Fue:  Respondent is publicly reprimanded for trust account  violations.

Suited up

Sutton, Patrick Michael: Respondent is conditionally reinstated, subject to successful completion of the professional responsibility exam.