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Richard F. Morton

Richard F. Morton & Associates
6400 South Pulaski Road Suite 201
Chicago, Illinois 60629

(312) 433-0100

Rfmortonlaw123@gmail.com

Date Admitted

November 09, 1989

Illinois Registration Status

Active and authorized to practice law

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In re Morton, Richard F., 2026PR00001
Case is pending For more information, call ARDC at (312) 565-2600 or, within Illinois, at (800) 826-8625
In re Morton, Richard F., 01CH0048
Disposition Suspension with condition(s)
Effective Date of Disposition 05/22/2003
End Date of Disposition 08/28/2007 Condition(s) satisfied.
Definition of Disposition A suspension with conditions reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants both an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, and the imposition of conditions with which the lawyer must comply. The suspension may be for a fixed period of time or for a fixed period of time and until the lawyer complies with the conditions. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.
Case Summary Mr. Morton, who was licensed in 1989, was suspended for one year and until he successfully completes an alcohol dependency program, pays $17,000 plus interest in restitution as ordered in a prior disciplinary matter, and complies with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 764. He engaged in the unauthorized practice of law while suspended for unrelated professional misconduct and neglected a divorce matter.
In re Morton, Richard F., 98CH0024
Disposition Suspension with condition(s)
Effective Date of Disposition 03/22/2001
End Date of Disposition 08/28/2007 Condition(s) satisfied.
Definition of Disposition A suspension with conditions reflects a determination that the lawyer has engaged in misconduct and that the misconduct warrants both an interruption of the lawyer's authority to practice law during the suspension period, and the imposition of conditions with which the lawyer must comply. The suspension may be for a fixed period of time or for a fixed period of time and until the lawyer complies with the conditions. The lawyer is not authorized to practice law during the period of the suspension.
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