What ways can a lawyer get disbarred?

Disbarment of lawyer is a heavy sanction that can be imposed on any lawyer for professional and ethical misconduct. The punishment pronounces that the affected lawyer is unfit to be called a lawyer. A lawyer can get disbarred as a result of many reasons. A lawyer can be disbarred if he disobey or violate a court order, they call it willful disobedience and violation of court order. A lawyer can be disbarred if he violates his oath as an attorney.

A lawyer will be disbarred if he abet or aid a criminal. A lawyer can also be disbarred if his or her name is used as an attorney by another person. Also when a lawyer is caught practicing law or form an alliance with a suspended or disbarred attorney, he risks being disbarred. A lawyer can also be disbarred if he is convicted of felony or other corrupt practices