Attorney Discipline

The Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline has recommended that the license of Cleveland attorney Robert J. Berk be suspended for 18 months, with 12 months of that term stayed on conditions, for neglecting legal matters entrusted to him by two clients. The board found that in both cases, despite warning notices from the court, Berk failed to appear for scheduled pretrial proceedings, resulting in the dismissal of his clients' cases to their detriment.